Day-of-week cycles — If 94 days ago it was Monday, after how many days from today will it next be Sunday?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: None of these

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This problem checks understanding of 7-day modular cycles. If we know the weekday some fixed number of days ago, we can deduce today’s weekday and then count forward to the desired day.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • 94 days ago: Monday.
  • Week repeats every 7 days.
  • We want the number of days from today to the next Sunday.


Concept / Approach:
Compute today’s day first. Since 94 mod 7 = 3, moving forward 94 days shifts the weekday by +3.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) 94 mod 7 = 3.2) 94 days after Monday → Monday + 3 = Thursday (today).3) From Thursday to Sunday is 3 days (Fri=1, Sat=2, Sun=3).


Verification / Alternative check:
Count directly on fingers or a 7-step cycle: Thu→Fri(1), Sat(2), Sun(3).


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • 5, 24, 27 days do not match the computed shortest forward gap (3). Since 3 is not listed, the correct choice per the options is “None of these.”


Common Pitfalls:

  • Taking 94 mod 7 incorrectly.
  • Accidentally counting the current day as day 1 instead of day 0.


Final Answer:
None of these (actual gap is 3 days).

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