If the 1st of a month is Wednesday, then what will be the 29th day of that month?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
There are 7 days in a week; therefore, the same day repeats every 7 days. If the 1st of the month falls on a Wednesday, then the subsequent Wednesdays will occur on the following dates:
1 + 7 = 8th (Wednesday)
8 + 7 = 15th (Wednesday)
15 + 7 = 22nd (Wednesday)
22 + 7 = 29th (Wednesday)
Alternative Method (Odd Days):
Difference in total days = 29 – 1 = 28 days
To calculate the odd days, divide by 7: 28 ÷ 7
Remainder = 0
Since the remainder is 0, the day on the 29th will be the same as the day on the 1st.
Correct Answer = Wednesday