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6.
If 6th March, 2005 is Monday, what was the day of the week on 6th March, 2004?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The year 2004 is a leap year. So, it has 2 odd days.
But, Feb 2004 not included because we are calculating from March 2004 to March 2005. So it has 1 odd day only.
The day on 6th March, 2005 will be 1 day beyond the day on 6th March, 2004.
Given that, 6th March, 2005 is Monday.
6th March, 2004 is Sunday (1 day before to 6th March, 2005).
Discussion:
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Amit pal said:
1 decade ago
First all find actual day on 6th march 2004 that is Saturday.
Find day on 6th march 2005 that is Sunday in actual.
But they shift it by 1 day as Monday.
(So in your answer you should also shift it by one day).
Than it becomes Sunday.
Find day on 6th march 2005 that is Sunday in actual.
But they shift it by 1 day as Monday.
(So in your answer you should also shift it by one day).
Than it becomes Sunday.
Saintclem said:
1 decade ago
@Amit pal has given the best and most simple explanation anyone can give here. Always remember this. Keep it simple!
Jyoo said:
1 decade ago
Please tell me using year code month code short cut way.
Nitin said:
10 years ago
Hey guys according to the calendar that day is a Saturday.
Kannaiah said:
10 years ago
Jan (1), Feb (4), Mar (4), Apr (0), May (2), Jun (5), Jul (0), Aug (3), Sep (6), Oct (1), Nov (4), Dec (6).
Weeks:
Sun (1), Mon (2), Tues (3), Wed (4), Thurs (5) Fri (6), Sat (0 or 7).
Year c: 1800-2. 1900-0. 2000-6.
6+4+4+1+6 = 21.
7)21(3 = 0.
My Answer = Saturday.
Then how it's Sunday. Please explain me.
Weeks:
Sun (1), Mon (2), Tues (3), Wed (4), Thurs (5) Fri (6), Sat (0 or 7).
Year c: 1800-2. 1900-0. 2000-6.
6+4+4+1+6 = 21.
7)21(3 = 0.
My Answer = Saturday.
Then how it's Sunday. Please explain me.
Akshay patil said:
10 years ago
2005 - 2004 + 1 (leap year) = 2/7.
= 2 remainder.
So, back to two days and it's a Saturday.
= 2 remainder.
So, back to two days and it's a Saturday.
Mathlover said:
10 years ago
Yes, its Sunday. The shortcut to remember is that after every leap year (only after Feb month) the day of the month increases by 1 then its previous year.
Eg. 6 mar 2002 - Wed => Jan1 2002-Tue.
6 mar 2003 - Thurs => Jan1 2003- Wed.
6 mar 2004 - Fri => Jan1 2004- Thu (2004 IS A LEAP YEAR).
6 mar 2005 - Sat => Jan1 2005- Sat.
Eg. 6 mar 2002 - Wed => Jan1 2002-Tue.
6 mar 2003 - Thurs => Jan1 2003- Wed.
6 mar 2004 - Fri => Jan1 2004- Thu (2004 IS A LEAP YEAR).
6 mar 2005 - Sat => Jan1 2005- Sat.
Aadesh said:
10 years ago
The correct answer is Saturday and I have verified it by calender.
Sanju said:
10 years ago
I did it using different method. The correct answer is "SATURDAY".
Digvijay said:
9 years ago
Yes, I also agree the solution is Saturday.
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