Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Verbal Reasoning

Topic

Calendar

Question:

If it was a Monday on 1 January 2018, what was the day of the week on 29 December 2018.

Options:

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Correct Answer:

Saturday

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Saturday

Quick calculation (2018 was not a leap year):

  • 2018 had 365 days → 365 mod 7 = 1 (ordinary year advances the day of the week by 1)
  • From 1 January to 31 December = exactly 364 days passed → 364 ÷ 7 = 52 weeks exactly → same day of the week
  • Therefore, 29 December is 2 days before 31 December → 2 days before Monday = Saturday