29th February 2024 was a Thursday. On which day of the week will the next 29th February fall?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Tuesday
A 29th February comes only in a leap year, and the next leap year after 2024 is 2028. An ordinary year gives 1 odd day; the span gains 1 more odd day for the one 29th February it contains.
From 29th February 2024 to 29th February 2028 there are 4 years of 365 days plus the 1 leap day 29th February 2028
Days \(=4\times365+1=1461\)
\(1461=208\times7+5\), so 5 odd days (the same as \(4\times1+1\))
Thursday \(+\) 5 days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) Monday — Incorrect. This takes only 4 odd days, leaving out the leap day 29th February 2028.
Option (2) Wednesday — Incorrect. This takes 6 odd days, adding a leap day for 2024 as well, although 29th February 2024 is the starting date itself.
Option (4) Sunday — Incorrect. This moves 4 days back from Thursday instead of forward.