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42 men take 25 days to dig a pond. If the pond would have to dug in 14 days, then what is the number of men to be employed?

A) 67                                

B) 75      

C) 81                                

D) 84.

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

Let x be the number of men to be employed \[\therefore \]    \[\frac{x}{42}=\frac{25}{14}\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[x=75\]