Identify Operation: Identify the operation required for solving the problem. The problem asks for the product, which means we need to multiply the two numbers given, which are 2 and 4.
Multiply Numbers: Multiply the two numbers. The multiplication of 2 and 4 is calculated as follows: 2×4=8.
Verify Result: Verify the result to ensure there are no math errors. Multiplication is a basic arithmetic operation, and the result of 2 times 4 is indeed 8. This is a well-known fact, and it can also be verified by adding the number 2 four times: 2+2+2+2=8.