The question is asking how much smaller the value represented by 
(DADA) is compared to (BABA)16. Essentially, it involves some conversions between number bases and a comparison of the resultant values.The provided answer, (8224)10, indicates that the difference in question, when calculated, results in the decimal number 8224. This means that when you convert both hexadecimal numbers (from base 16 to base 10) and perform the calculation, 8224 is the final outcome in base 10.

To summarize, the answer is correct because it accurately reflects the calculation of how much smaller one hexadecimal value is compared to another, yielding 8224 when converted to decimal