Reasoning Ability - Calendar Problems
The calendar of the year 1995 will repeat again in which of the following years?
The calendar of the year 1995 will repeat again in which of the following years?
easy Q1 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Identify 1995 type
1995 is a non-leap year → ordinary = +1 odd day per year.Step 2: Try 11-year candidate (1995 → 2006)
Leap years between 1996–2005: 1996, 2000, 2004 → 3 leaps; ordinary years = 8.Step 3: Compute odd days
Odd days = (8 × 1) + (3 × 2) = 8 + 6 = 14 → 14 ≡ 0 (mod 7) → calendars repeat.Final Answer:
2006 → Option BQuick Check:
Total odd days 14 → 0 mod 7 → repetition confirmed ✅
Quick Trick: For non-leap years test 11-year gaps and verify odd days ≡ 0 (mod 7).
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Omitting leap years when summing odd days.
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