How many times does the 29th day of the month occur in 400 consecutive years?
A). 4487 times
B). 4457 times
C). 4497 times
D). 4447 times
4497 times
In 400 consecutive years there are 97 leap years. Hence, in 400 consecutive years February has the 29th day 97 times and the remaining eleven months have the 29th day 400 × 11 or 4400 times.
Thus the 29th day of the month occurs
= 4400 + 97 = 4497 times.