Question

On 7${}^{th}$ May 2009, it was Wednesday. What was the day of the week on 7${}^{th}$ May 2008?

• A. Sunday
• B. Saturday
• C. Tuesday
• D. Wednesday
• E. Monday

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Tuesday

The year 2008 is a leap year. So, it has 2 odd days.

But the date is 7${}^{th}$ May which is after 29${}^{th}$ Feb. So, only 1 odd day will be counted.

$\therefore$The day on 7${}^{th}$ May, 2009 will be 1 days beyond the day on 7${}^{th}$ May, 2008.

7${}^{th}$ May, 2009 is Wednesday. So, 7${}^{th}$ May, 2008 is Tuesday.