Reasoning Ability - Calendar Problems
If 1st January 1995 was Sunday, what day was 1st January 1997?
If 1st January 1995 was Sunday, what day was 1st January 1997?
medium Q6 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Years crossed
From 1 Jan 1995 → 1 Jan 1997 we cross 1995 (ordinary) and 1996 (leap).Step 2: Odd-day contributions
1995 = +1; 1996 = +2 → total = +3 odd days.Step 3: Apply the shift
Sunday + 3 = Wednesday.Final Answer:
Wednesday → Option BQuick Check:
+1 + +2 = +3 → Sunday → Wednesday ✅
Quick Trick: Sum odd days across crossed years then reduce mod 7.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Forgetting the +2 from the leap year in the span.
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