June 25, 1982, fell on a Friday. On which day of the week did June 25, 1987, fall? (Note: 1984 was a leap year.)
A. Sunday
B. Monday
C. Tuesday
D. Wednesday
E. Thursday
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PussInBoots
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365 days / 7 = 52 (1 is reminder), therefore June 25 1983 was Saturday
1987 - 1982 = 5 years, so day of the week moved up by 5 days, take in account leap year, and it's 6 days => June 25 1987 was Thursday
1987 - 1982 = 5 years, so day of the week moved up by 5 days, take in account leap year, and it's 6 days => June 25 1987 was Thursday
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Thanks for link. Even I calculated day as "Thursday" but OA is C (Tuesday). I think ans is wrong.amitansu wrote:Also refer this link : https://www.beatthegmat.com/on-which-day ... 11578.html
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Yup it is, answer is Thursdaygmat009 wrote:Thanks for link. Even I calculated day as "Thursday" but OA is C (Tuesday). I think ans is wrong.amitansu wrote:Also refer this link : https://www.beatthegmat.com/on-which-day ... 11578.html
