Question 155

If March 17th, 2021 is a Wednesday, what day of the week will it be on August 7th, 2026?

From March 17th, 2021, to March 17th, 2026, is exactly 5 years.

The total number of days in 5 years = 5 * 365 = 1825 days.

Add 1 for the leap year (2024) : 1825 + 1 = 1826 days.

Now, calculate the days from March 17th to August 7th, 2026:

March 17th to March 31st = 14 days

April has 30 days.
May has 31 days.
June has 30 days.
July has 31 days.
August 1st to August 7th = 7 days.

Total from March 17th to August 7th = 14 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 7 = 143 days.

1826 days (from the 5 years) + 143 days (from March 17th to August 7th) = 1969 days.

1969 ÷ 7 = 281 weeks with a remainder of 2.

Since March 17th, 2021, is a Wednesday, adding 2 days gives us Friday.

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