QUESTION

CSAT

Medium

Maths

Prelims 2014

If the 3rd day of a month is Monday, which one of the following will be the fifth day from the 21st of this month?

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Explanation

We need to find the 5th day from the 21st of the month: 21+5=2621 + 5 = 26, so we need to find the 26th day of the month. 263=2326 - 3 = 23, meaning there are 23 days between the 3rd (Monday) and the 26th (required day). 23 days = 3 weeks and 2 extra (odd) days (since 3 weeks contribute 21 days, leaving 2 extra days). Starting from Monday, adding 2 days gives: Monday + 1 day = Tuesday Tuesday + 1 day = Wednesday Thus, the 26th day is Wednesday, so the correct answer is C. Wednesday.

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