If the month of May 2016 ended on Sunday, then which date was the first Monday of October 2016?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
May 31 (Sun) → June 30: 30 days (Sun + 2 extra days = Tuesday)
June 30 (Tuesday) → July 31: 31 days (Tuesday + 3 extra days = Friday)
July 31 (Friday) → August 31: 31 days (Fri + 3 extra days = Monday)
August 31 (Monday) → September 30: 30 days (Mon + 2 extra days = Wednesday)
September 30 = Wednesday
October 1 = Thursday
October 2 = Friday
October 3 = Saturday
October 4 = Sunday
October 5 = Monday
Correct answer = 5