The answer is 2008. Simply add the numbers together arithmetically as you would for the problem two plus two. To check your work, a calculator is the best option.
the answer is 56
8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 72
56
Another way to write that is 8x8. The answer is 64.
40
32
32
The total sum is 56
2000+2000=4000
8% of 2000= 8% * 2000= 0.08 * 2000= 160
one plus 2000 = 2001
(-8) + (-8) + (+2) = -8 - 8 + 2 = -14