What will be the sum of the number of Saturdays in the months of October and December in the year 2008?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Number of Saturdays in October 2008:
October 1, 2008, was a Wednesday.
The first Saturday of the month fell on October 4.
Saturday dates: October 4, 11, 18, and 25.
Since October has 31 days and the Saturday following the 25th would fall on November 1, there were a total of 4 Saturdays in October 2008.
Number of Saturdays in December 2008:
The end of October (October 31) was a Friday; therefore, November 1, 2008, was a Saturday.
Saturdays in November: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 (since November has 30 days, the 30th was a Sunday).
Therefore, December 1, 2008, was a Monday.
The first Saturday of December fell on December 6.
Saturday dates: December 6, 13, 20, and 27.
Thus, there were also a total of 4 Saturdays in December 2008.
Total Sum = Saturdays in October (4) + Saturdays in December (4) = 8
Correct Option:
C) 8