NIMCET 2025 — Reasoning PYQ
NIMCET | Reasoning | 2025If 1st January 2022 was a Saturday, what day of the week will 1st January 2023 be?
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
Monday
- B.
Tuesday
- C.
Wednesday
- D.
Sunday
(Correct Answer)
Sunday
Explanation
1. Year Type Analysis:
The year 2022 is a non-leap year (not divisible by 4).
Days in 2022=365 days
2. Calculating Odd Days:
Divide the total days by 7 to find the remainder:
7365=52 weeks and 1 odd day
Remainder=1
3. Final Day Calculation:
The day of the week increases by 1 for an ordinary year:
New Day=Saturday+1 day
New Day=Sunday
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Year Type Analysis:
The year 2022 is a non-leap year (not divisible by 4).
Days in 2022=365 days
2. Calculating Odd Days:
Divide the total days by 7 to find the remainder:
7365=52 weeks and 1 odd day
Remainder=1
3. Final Day Calculation:
The day of the week increases by 1 for an ordinary year:
New Day=Saturday+1 day
New Day=Sunday
Correct Answer: Option D

