In the year 1996, the Republic day was celebrated on Friday. On which day was the Independence day celebrated in the year 2000?

Step-by-step solution

The year 1996 was a Leap Year. Number of days remaining in the 1996 =366-26=340 days = 48 weeks 4 odd days 1997, 1998 and 1999 together have 3 odd days. 2000 was a Leap year Days upto 15th August 2000 31+29+31+30+31+30+31+15=228 days 228 7 =32 weeks 4 odd days Now, total number of odd days =4+3+4=11 11 7 =1 week 4 odd days 15th August 2000 was 4 days beyond Friday, i.e., Tuesday.