SOLUTION: Ken walks 250 meters to school, while his friend Benson walks 75 kilometers to school. What is the difference between the two distances in kilometers?

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Question 1022699: Ken walks 250 meters to school, while his friend Benson walks 75 kilometers to school. What is the difference between the two distances in kilometers?
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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1 meter = 1 / 1000 kilometers.

based on that, 250 meters is equal to 250 / 1000 = .25 kilometers.

the difference between the two distances is 75 kilometers - .25 kilometers = 74.75 kilometers.