DIRECTIONS for the question:Solve the following question and mark the best possible option.
If the 9th of Dec 2001 is a Sunday, then what day was it on the 9th of Dec 1971?
A)
Wednesday
B)
Friday
C)
Tuesday
D)
Thursday
D
Total difference of years = 30 years. Leap years in these 30 years = 8. So odd number of days = 8 × 2 + 22 (for ordinary years) = 38. So final odd number of days = 38/7 (take the remainder) = 3 days. 9.12.2001 is Sunday, so on 9.12.1971 it will be (7–3 = 4th day) i.e. Thursday.
