Solve 5896 + 1256 Using a Place Value Chart: Step-by-Step Addition

To solve the problem, we perform column addition on the numbers 5896 and 1256, ensuring we account for any carryover between the place values. Here's a step-by-step breakdown:

• Step 1: Align the numbers by their place values:
       $5896$
  + $1256$
• Step 2: Add the Ones place:
       $6 + 6 = 12$. Write down 2, carry over 1 to the Tens place.
• Step 3: Add the Tens place including the carryover:
       $9 + 5 + 1 = 15$. Write down 5, carry over 1 to the Hundreds place.
• Step 4: Add the Hundreds place including the carryover:
       $8 + 2 + 1 = 11$. Write down 1, carry over 1 to the Thousands place.
• Step 5: Add the Thousands place including the carryover:
       $5 + 1 + 1 = 7$. Write down 7.

Putting it all together, the sum of $5896 + 1256$ gives us:

$7152$.

Therefore, the correct answer is $7152$.