Question

Would the distance between them on the map be 24 inches??

Answer 1

Given that the map of the United states has a scale where,

`3\text{inches}=50\text{miles}`

If the distance between the states is 400 miles, then the distance between them on the map will be

`\frac{3\text{inches}}{50\text{miles}}*400miles`

Simplify

`\frac{3\text{inches}}{50\text{miles}}*400miles=24\text{inches}`

Hence, the answer is 24 inches.