Aptitude Topics
Recurring Events
Events occurring on the same date each year shift their weekday based on whether the intervening year was ordinary or a leap year.
Fundamental Principles
Annual Shift
The weekday shift for an event recurring on the same date: +1 day for ordinary years, +2 days if the year spans a leap February 29th.
Essential Formulation Tips
- Check if February 29th falls within the interval between the two dates.
- If the date is before Feb 29, the leap year only affects the count if that year itself is a leap year.
Shortcut Execution Techniques
- If an event falls on a leap day (Feb 29), it only recurs on the same date every 4 years.
Contextual Inquiries (FAQs)
Q: Does the weekday shift every year?
A: Yes, by 1 day usually, or 2 days if a leap year is involved.
Example Breakdown: Recurring Anniversary
Annual shift logic.Problem QueryIf your birthday was on a Monday in 2001, what day was it in 2002?
Step-By-Step Solution Path
2002 is an ordinary year.
Shift = +1 day.
Monday + 1 = Tuesday.
Analytical Hint: Check for leap years in the interval.
Recurring Pattern Practice
Practice calculating the weekday for recurring events.
Q1. If a birthday fell on a Friday in 2003, what day was it in 2004?