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3. What was the day of the week on 16th August, 1947?

A. Wednesday B. Thursday
C. Friday D. Saturday
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option D

Explanation:
15th August, 1947 = (1946 years + Period from 1st Jan., 1947 to 15th
Counting of odd days:
1600 years have 0 odd day. 300 years have 1 odd day.
47 years = (11 leap years + 36 ordinary years)
= [(11 x 2) + (36 x 1») odd days = 58 odd days = 2 odd days.
Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug.
31 + 28 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 15
= 227 days = (32 weeks + 3 days) = 3,
Total number of odd days = (0 + 1 + 2 + 3) odd days = 6 odd days.
Hence, the required day was 'Saturday'.


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