Alright, let's work through 2740 times 971 step by step
2740 × 971 = 971 × (2740)
+ 971 × 0 that results in 0
+ 971 × 40 which equals 38840
+ 971 × 700 what gives us 679700
+ 971 × 2000 giving us 1942000

= 2660540
