On a school field trip, Siti walks 3/5 as far as Priya. Together they walk 6.4 km. How much further does Priya walk than Siti?
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Step 1: Let Priya's distance = P km. Then Siti's distance = (3/5)P km.
Step 2: Together: P + (3/5)P = (8/5)P = 6.4 km.
Step 3: P = 6.4 × (5/8) = 4 km.
Step 4: Siti = (3/5) × 4 = 2.4 km.
Step 5: Difference = 4 − 2.4 = 1.6 km.
Correct answer: 1.6 km
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