Reasoning Ability - Calendar Problems
The calendar of 2012 (a leap year) will next repeat in which year?
The calendar of 2012 (a leap year) will next repeat in which year?
easy Q13 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Identify 2012 type
2012 is a leap year → contributes 2 odd days.Step 2: Use leap-year repetition heuristic
Leap-year calendars commonly repeat after 28 years in the Gregorian cycle (2012 + 28 = 2040).Step 3: Quick alignment check
2040 is not a century exception and matches the 28-year cycle → calendar repeats.Final Answer:
2040 → Option CQuick Check:
Leap-year 28-year cycle holds here → 2040 ✅
Quick Trick: Leap-year calendars often repeat after 28 years; always verify around century years.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Picking 2048 or 2044 without checking the 28-year alignment and century effects.
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