In the year 1925, which of the following month had 5 Thursdays?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
A) May (31 days):
May 1st fell on a Friday. In this month, Thursdays occurred on the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th (a total of 4).
B) January (31 days):
Since January 1st was a Thursday, the subsequent Thursdays fell on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.
Total Thursdays = 5 (on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th).
C) February (28 days):
1925 is not a leap year; therefore, February had 28 days. In this month, every day of the week occurs exactly 4 times.
D) March (31 days):
March 1st fell on a Sunday. In this month, Thursdays occurred on the 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th (a total of 4).
Conclusion:
Among the given options, only the month of January had 5 Thursdays.
Correct Option: B) January