Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

Given 8 Feb 2005 = Tuesday. Find the day on 8 Feb 2004 (previous year; 2004 is leap). Key idea From a date before Feb 29 in a leap year to the same date next year the weekday shifts by +2 (because the interval includes Feb 29). Apply the rule 8 Feb 2004 → 8 Feb 2005 is +2 days; reversing: 8 Feb 2004 = 8 Feb 2005 − 2 days = Tuesday − 2 = Sunday. Final Answer8 February 2004 was Sunday.

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On 8th Feb, 2005 it was Tuesday. What was the day of the week on 8th Feb, 2004?

Aptitude Calendar Difficulty: Medium

Choose an option

A

Sunday
B

Monday
C

Tuesday
D

Wednesday

Answer

Correct Answer: Sunday

Explanation

Given

8 Feb 2005 = Tuesday.
Find the day on 8 Feb 2004 (previous year; 2004 is leap).

Key idea

From a date before Feb 29 in a leap year to the same date next year the weekday shifts by +2 (because the interval includes Feb 29).

Apply the rule

8 Feb 2004 → 8 Feb 2005 is +2 days; reversing: 8 Feb 2004 = 8 Feb 2005 − 2 days = Tuesday − 2 = Sunday.

Final Answer8 February 2004 was Sunday.

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