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

$\frac{3\text{inches}}{50\text{miles}}\times400miles$

Simplify

$\frac{3\text{inches}}{50\text{miles}}\times400miles=24\text{inches}$

Hence, the answer is 24 inches.