47 masons can dig a 35 m long trench in one day. How many masons should be employed for digging a 105 m long trench of the same type in one day?

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  1. 70
  2. 141
  3. 94
  4. 128

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Option 2 : 141
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Given :-

47 masons can dig a 35 m long trench in one day

Concept Use :-

(M1 × D1)/W1 = (M2 × D2)/W2

Calculation :-

⇒ (M1 × D1)/W1 = (M2 × D2)/W2

⇒( 47 × 1)/35 = (M2 × 1)/105

⇒M2 = 141

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