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If a certain number of people can dig earth 100m deep, 25m long, and 30m broad in 12 days, then find the number of days the same number of people will require to dig earth 75m deep, 20m long and 50m broad.

A.	12	B.	18
C.	6	D.	1

Answer and Explanation

Answer:12

Explanation:
More number of days means â€“ more length, more depth and more width. Hence, itâ€™s a direct proportion.
(100*25*30):(75*20*50)::12:x
75000:75000::12:x
x = 12

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