CSATLogical ReasoningCalendars2018

Consider the sequence given below : 4/12/95, 1/1/96, 29/1/96, 26/2/96, .... What is the next term of the series?

A

24/3/96

B

25/3/96

C

26/3/96

D

27/3/96

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

To solve this, I first need to find the pattern by looking at the gap between the dates provided, similar to how we analyze differences in number series [13].\n\n1. **Check the first interval:** From 4/12/95 to 1/1/96.\n * December has 31 days [16].\n * Days remaining in Dec: 31 - 4 = 27 days.\n * Add 1 day of January.\n * Total gap: 27 + 1 = **28 days**.\n\n2. **Verify the pattern:** From 1/1/96 to 29/1/96.\n * 29 - 1 = **28 days**.\n * The pattern is a constant addition of 28 days [45].\n\n3. **Find the next term:** I need to add 28 days to the last given date, 26/2/96.\n * **The Trap:** I must check if 1996 is a leap year. Since 1996 is divisible by 4, it is a leap year, so February has 29 days [28, 70].\n * Days left in February: 29 (Total) - 26 (Current) = 3 days.\n * I need to add a total of 28 days.\n * Days to take from March: 28 - 3 = 25 days.\n\nSo, the date will be 25/3/96. This matches option (B).

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