Hundred-year shift — If 1 January of year x is Monday, what is the first day of year x + 100?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Saturday or Sunday

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Advancing exactly 100 years changes the weekday by +5 (ordinary block) or +6 (if the terminal century year is a 400-multiple). We apply this to a Monday start.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Year x starts on Monday (1 Jan).
  • We seek the start day of year x+100.


Concept / Approach:
From Monday, add +5 → Saturday (non-400 century) or +6 → Sunday (400-multiple). Thus two possibilities exist.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Determine whether the 100-year block ends at a 400-multiple year or not.2) Map the weekday shift accordingly: +5 or +6.3) Monday + 5 = Saturday; Monday + 6 = Sunday.


Verification / Alternative check:
Cross-check with known sequences around 1900/2000 to see Saturday/Sunday outcomes.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Friday/Friday or Saturday do not match the +5/+6 mapping from Monday.


Common Pitfalls:

  • Assuming a single unique weekday when two are possible.


Final Answer:
Saturday or Sunday

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