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The last day of a century cannot be

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Correct Answer: Option C
100 years contain 5 odd days.
∴ Last day of 1st century is Friday.
200 years contain (5 x 2) ≡ 3 odd days.
∴ Last day of 2nd century is Wednesday.
300 years contain (5 x 3) = 15 ≡ 1 odd day.
∴ Last day of 3rd century is Monday.
400 years contain 0 odd day.
∴ Last day of 4th century is Sunday.
This cycle is repeated.
∴ Last day of a century cannot be Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday.
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Sunil Baraskar
Sunil Baraskar 7 years ago
Which day not to be last day of century year
Sunil Baraskar
Sunil Baraskar 7 years ago
Koinsa war shatabdi Ka antim war nhi ho skta h???