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

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67

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75

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81

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84

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Solution

The correct option is B 75
In 25 days, 42 men dig a pond.
$∴$ In 14 days, $\frac{42 \times 20}{14} = 75 m e n$ dig a pond.

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