Calendar / early vs late arrival: Anil reached a place on Friday and learned he was 3 days earlier than scheduled. If he had reached on the following Sunday instead, how many days late/early would that be relative to the scheduled day?
Verbal Reasoning
Time Sequence
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AOne day earlier
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BOne day late
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CTwo days late
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DTwo days earlier
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: One day earlier
Explanation
Introduction / Context:We compare actual/alternate arrival dates to a fixed scheduled day, counting signed differences.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Actual arrival: Friday.
- He is 3 days earlier than scheduled.
- Alternate thought: arriving the following Sunday.
Concept / Approach:If Friday is 3 days early, then Scheduled = Friday + 3 = Monday. Compare Sunday to Monday.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Scheduled day = Monday.Following Sunday vs Monday = 1 day earlier.Verification / Alternative check:Timeline: Fri (actual, -3), Sat (-2), Sun (-1), Mon (0). Hence Sunday is one day before scheduled.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They miscount the offset or reverse early/late orientation.
Common Pitfalls:Counting inclusively instead of true day gaps.
Final Answer:One day earlier