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If 15 January 2019 was a Tuesday, then what day of the week was it on 29 January 2020?

Options

A

Friday

B

Tuesday

C

Wednesday

D

Thursday

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Correct Answer :

Option C

Wednesday

Solution :

The correct option is Wednesday.


To find the day of the week on 29 January 2020 given that 15 January 2019 was a Tuesday, we can calculate the total number of odd days between these two dates.


Step 1: Calculate odd days from 15 January 2019 to 15 January 2020

The period from 15 January 2019 to 15 January 2020 covers 1 complete ordinary year (365 days), as February 2019 has 28 days.

Number of odd days in 365 days = 3657 = 52 weeks and 1 remainder day.

So, 15 January 2020 is 1 day ahead of Tuesday, which is Wednesday.


Step 2: Calculate remaining days from 15 January 2020 to 29 January 2020

Number of days between 15 January 2020 and 29 January 2020 = 29 - 15 = 14 days.

Number of odd days in 14 days = 147 = 2 weeks and 0 remainder days.


Step 3: Determine the final day

Total odd days from 15 January 2019 to 29 January 2020 = 1 + 0 = 1 odd day.

Adding 1 day to Tuesday gives Wednesday.


Therefore, 29 January 2020 was a Wednesday.

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