Reasoning Ability - Calendar Problems
If 1st January 2021 was Friday, what day was 1st January 2022?
If 1st January 2021 was Friday, what day was 1st January 2022?
easy Q11 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the year crossed
We move from 1 Jan 2021 → 1 Jan 2022, so the year crossed is 2021.Step 2: Determine if that year is leap or ordinary
2021 is an ordinary year (not divisible by 4) → contributes +1 odd day.Step 3: Apply the shift to the weekday
Base day = Friday. Friday + 1 = Saturday.Final Answer:
Saturday → Option AQuick Check:
Ordinary year → +1 day shift → Friday → Saturday ✅
Quick Trick: Crossing an ordinary year → add +1 to the weekday.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Forgetting to check leap status of the year being crossed.
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