Question 30
MediumOriginal questionThe last day of a century is 31 December of a year such as 1900 or 2000. On which of these days of the week can the last day of a century NEVER fall?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
100 years have 5 odd days, 200 years have 3, 300 years have 1 and 400 years have 0.
So the last day of each century, counted from day 0 = Sunday, is day 5, 3, 1 or 0: Friday, Wednesday, Monday or Sunday.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday can never be the last day of a century.
Worth noting
Monday, Friday and Sunday all happen (1 odd day after 300 years is Monday, for example 31 December 1900).
- Concept
- Possible weekdays for the last day of a century
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