Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Thursday
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:Day-of-week jumps rely on modulo 7 arithmetic because the weekly cycle repeats every 7 days. Adding a multiple of 7 days brings you to the same weekday; the remainder determines the forward shift.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Compute 62 mod 7 to find the net forward shift relative to Friday. A remainder of r means “r days after Friday.”
Step-by-Step Solution:
62 ÷ 7 = 8 remainder 6 ⇒ 62 mod 7 = 6Count 6 days forward from Friday: Sat(1), Sun(2), Mon(3), Tue(4), Wed(5), Thu(6)Verification / Alternative check:Because 56 days (8 weeks) lands again on Friday, 62 days is 56 + 6 ⇒ 6 days after Friday = Thursday.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:Friday corresponds to +0 or +7k; Saturday is +1; Monday is +3; none equals +6.
Common Pitfalls:Counting the starting day as “day 1” instead of moving forward by the remainder; mixing up forward vs backward counting.
Final Answer:Thursday.
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