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What is the probability that a leap year has 53 Saturdays and 52 Sundays ?

1/7
2/7
1/2
3/2

Correct Answer: 1/7

Explanation:

A leap year has 52 weeks and two days
Total number of cases = 7
Number of favourable cases = 1
i.e., {Friday, Saturday}

Required Probability = 1/7

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