Alright, let's work through 9944 times 2996 step by step
9944 × 2996 = 2996 × (9944)
+ 2996 × 4 which equals 11984
+ 2996 × 40 that is equal 119840
+ 2996 × 900 producing 2696400
+ 2996 × 9000 resulting in 26964000

= 29792224
