On what dates of April, 2001 did Wednesday fall?
Aptitude
Calendar
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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A4th, 11th, 18th and 25th
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B3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
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C5th, 12th, 19th and 26th
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D6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
Answer
Correct Answer: 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th
Explanation
Goal
- Find all dates in April 2001 that were Wednesdays.
Anchor
- Jan 1, 2001 = Monday (2000 is leap, so +2 from Sat to Mon).
Step 1: Day on April 1, 2001
Advance month by month from Jan 1:Jan (31 days): +3 ⇒ Thu 1 FebFeb (28): +0 ⇒ Thu 1 MarMar (31): +3 ⇒ Sun 1 AprSo, April 1, 2001 was Sunday.Step 2: List Wednesdays
If 1 Apr is Sunday, then the Wednesdays fall on 4, 11, 18, 25.Final Answer
Wednesdays in April 2001: 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.