SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 28

SSC MTS - 11 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q28

A person was born on 27 May 2009. What day of the week will be on his 23rd birthday?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

23rd Birthday

2009 + 23 = 2032

Date = May 27, 2032

Count Leap Years (2009 → 2032)

Leap Years: 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024, 2028, 2032 ⇒ 6 Leap Years

Total Odd Days:

Ordinary Years = 23 − 6 = 17

Odd Days = 17 × 1 + 6 × 2 = 17 + 12 = 29

29 / 7 = 1 Odd Day

Day on May 27, 2009

The day was Wednesday

Now, move 1 day forward:

Wednesday → Thursday

Final Answer: Thursday