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Assuming the linear relationship holds true, it would take 4.67 people to dig the ditch. Since there is no such thing as 0.67 of a person, the answer should be 5 people.

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7 people = 8 days

x people = 12 days

x = 7*8 divided by 12

= 56/12

= 4.67

so approx. 5 people

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