Okay, we are given 2162 and 5427. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 7 in column 1 and get 9.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 6 & 2 in column 2 and get 8.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 4 in column 3 and get 5.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 2 & 5 in column 4 and get 7.

So, 2162 + 5427 = 7589.

