Leap day, 29th February, in 2004 fell on a Sunday. On what day of the week will the leap day in 2012 fall?
a. Monday
b. Friday
c. Wednesday
d. Thursday
29th February, in 2004 ( Sunday ) \(\rightarrow\) 29th February, in 2012 ( ? )
Difference 8 Years in Days:
\(= 6\cdot 365\ \text{days} + 2 \cdot 366\ \text{days}\\ = 2922\ \text{days}\)
In weeks:
\(\frac{2922\ \text{days} } {7} = 417\ \text{weeks} \text{ and }\mathbf{ 3\ \text{days} }\)
Sunday + 3 days = Wednesday
29th February, in 2004 ( Sunday ) \(\rightarrow\) 29th February, in 2012 ( Wednesday )
c. Wednesday