Reasoning Ability - Calendar Problems
If 1st January 2000 was Saturday, what day was 1st January 2001?
If 1st January 2000 was Saturday, what day was 1st January 2001?
medium Q8 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Year crossed
From 1 Jan 2000 → 1 Jan 2001 we cross 2000.Step 2: 2000 is leap (divisible by 400) → +2 odd days
Step 3: Apply shift
Saturday + 2 = Monday.Final Answer:
Monday → Option CQuick Check:
Leap-year crossing → +2 → Saturday → Monday ✅
Quick Trick: Century leap years (divisible by 400) still contribute +2 odd days.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Treating 2000 as ordinary because it's a century year.
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