Reasoning Ability - Calendar Problems
If 1st January 2016 was Friday, what day was 1st January 2017?
If 1st January 2016 was Friday, what day was 1st January 2017?
medium Q5 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Identify the year crossed
From 1 Jan 2016 → 1 Jan 2017 the crossed year is 2016.Step 2: Year type
2016 is a leap year → contributes +2 odd days.Step 3: Apply shift
Base day = Friday. Friday + 2 = Sunday.Final Answer:
Sunday → Option AQuick Check:
Leap year adds +2 → Friday → Sunday ✅
Quick Trick: Leap-year crossing adds +2 days to the same-date weekday.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Only adding +1 for leap-year crossings.
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