Split the rows into two groups: the first 10 rows and the remaining 25 rows.

• First 10 rows: 10 × 42 = 420 chairs
• Remaining rows: 35 − 10 = 25 rows
• 25 rows × 56 = 1400 chairs
• Total chairs = 420 + 1400 = 1820

Final Answer: 1820