Compare Units: Is 40 Meters Greater Than 0.04 Kilometers?

To solve this problem, we need to compare two distances: 40 meters and 0.04 kilometers.

Let's follow these steps to reach the solution:

• Step 1: Convert 0.04 kilometers to meters.
• Step 2: Compare the converted distance with 40 meters.

Now, we'll work each step in detail:

Step 1: Convert 0.04 kilometers to meters.

The conversion factor is $1 \text{ km} = 1000 \text{ meters}$.

Thus, $0.04 \text{ km} \times 1000 = 40 \text{ meters}$.

Step 2: Compare the two distances:

We have both distances as 40 meters now. Therefore, 40 meters is equal to 40 meters.

The solution is that the two distances are equal, so the comparison operator is:

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