What was the day of the week on 2nd January 2010, if it was Sunday on 1st January 2006?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Saturday
Given:
1st January 2006 was a Sunday
We need the day on 2nd January 2010.
Step 1: Count odd days from 2006 to 2009
|
Year |
Type |
Days |
Odd days |
|
2006 |
Normal |
365 |
1 |
|
2007 |
Normal |
365 |
1 |
|
2008 |
Leap |
366 |
2 |
|
2009 |
Normal |
365 |
1 |
Total odd days = 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 5
Step 2: From 1 Jan 2010 to 2 Jan 2010
1 additional day → 1 odd day
Total odd days = 5 + 1 = 6
Step 3: Find the day
Sunday + 6 days = Saturday