Question

On 8th November 2006, Wednesday falls. Find out what was the day of the week on 8th January 2009.

• A. Thursday
• B. Saturday
• C. Sunday
• D. Monday

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Thursday

• Calculate the total number of days from 8th November 2006 to 8th January 2009.

• Remaining in 2006 53November (30−8=22) + December (31)

• Full Year 2007 = 365 [Not a leap year]

• Full Year 2008 = 366 [A leap year (2008 is divisible by 4)]

• In 2009 8 Days up to 8th January

• Total Days = 792

• we find the remainder when the total number of days is divided by 7:

• 792÷7=113 with a remainder of 1

• The number of odd days is 1.

• Wednesday + 1 = Thursday

• The day of the week on 8th January 2009 was Thursday