What was the day on 15th august 1947 ?
Choose the correct choice from the following: A) Friday B) Sunday C) Saturday D) Thursday E) Monday
Explanation:   15 Aug, 1947 = (1946 years + Period from 1.1.1947 to 15.8.1947)   Odd days in 1600 years = 0   Odd days in 300 years = 1   46 years = (35 ordinary years + 11 leap years) = (35 x 1 + 11 x 2)= 57 (8 weeks + 1 day) = 1 odd day   Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug    ( 31 + 28 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 15 )= 
<gadget id="calculator"> ( 31 + 28 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 15 )</gadget>
<output>227</output>
227 days= (32 weeks + 3 days) = 3 odd days.   Total number of odd days = (0 + 1 + 1 + 3)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(0 + 1 + 1 + 3)</gadget>
<output>5</output>
5 odd days.   Hence, as the number of odd days= 5 , given day is Friday.   Fridaynswer: Friday
<result>A</result>
What was the day on 15th august 1947 ?