Question

The image shows a map of the United States.



Each inch on the map represents 400 miles. What is the approximate distance between Carson City, Nevada and Columbus, Ohio along the route?
A.
2,400 miles
B.
1,600 miles
C.
2,000 miles
D.
20,000 miles

Answer 1

To determine the approximate distance between Carson City, Nevada, and Columbus, Ohio using the scale provided, we first need to find out how many inches apart they are on the map.

Since the scale indicates that each inch represents 400 miles, we can use that to convert the distance on the map to actual miles.

Let's say the distance between Carson City and Columbus is \( x \) inches on the map. The actual distance would then be:

\[
\text{Distance} = x \text{ inches} \times 400 \text{ miles/inch}
\]

You have not indicated the distance in inches, but if you checked your map and it shows approximately 6 inches (for example), the calculation would look like this:

\[
\text{Distance} = 6 \text{ inches} \times 400 \text{ miles/inch} = 2400 \text{ miles}
\]

If the measured distance is around 4 inches, then:

\[
\text{Distance} = 4 \text{ inches} \times 400 \text{ miles/inch} = 1600 \text{ miles}
\]

Please measure the distance on your map and perform a similar calculation to find the distance, matching it to the multiple-choice options.

Based on the choices provided, if it is approximately 2,400 miles, select option A. If it's close to 1,600 miles, select option B, and so forth. Without the specific measurement from the map, I cannot definitively answer which option is correct.