Question

    What will be the day of the week on 2nd October 2018?

    A Monday Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Thursday Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tuesday Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Saturday Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    2nd October 2018 = (2017 + Period 1/1/2018 to 2/10/2018) Odd days in 2000 years = 0 17 years = (4 leap years + 13 ordinary years) = (2 × 4 + 13 × 1) = 21 odd days (As a leap year has 2 odd days and an ordinary year has 1 odd day) January = 31 February = 28 March = 31 April = 30 May = 31 June = 30 July = 31 August = 31 September = 30 October = 2 Total number of days = 275 days 275 days = 39 weeks + 2 odd days Total number of odd days = 0 + 21 + 2 = 23 odd days = 3 weeks + 2 odd days Given day is Tuesday.

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