Calendar arithmetic with ages: Ann is 300 days older than Varun, and Sandeep is 50 weeks (350 days) older than Ann. If Sandeep was born on a Tuesday, on which weekday was Varun born?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Monday

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
We convert age gaps to a net day offset between Sandeep and Varun, then apply mod-7 weekday arithmetic.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Ann − Varun = 300 days.
  • Sandeep − Ann = 350 days (50 weeks).
  • Hence Sandeep − Varun = 650 days.
  • Sandeep’s weekday = Tuesday.


Concept / Approach:
Varun is 650 days younger ⇒ move forward 650 days from Tuesday. Since 650 ≡ 6 (mod 7), we advance by 6 weekdays.



Step-by-Step Solution:

650 mod 7 = 6.Tuesday + 6 = Monday.


Verification / Alternative check:
Equivalently, moving backward 6 days from Tuesday gives Wednesday; but because Varun is younger, we move forward 6, landing on Monday.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They correspond to incorrect mod 7 or wrong direction on the timeline.



Common Pitfalls:
Using 650 ≡ 1 (mod 7) by mistake, or subtracting instead of adding.



Final Answer:
Monday

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