The last wednesday in a certain month is on the 26th day of that month. What day of the week is the first day of that month?

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30 November, 17:52

The last wednesday in a certain month is on the 26th day of that month. What day of the week is the first day of that month?

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Jovanny Summers · Answer 1

Let’s determine the first Wednesday. This would be 26 - 7n until we reach a number between 1 and 7. Thus, this would be 26 - 7 (3) = 5. Thus, the 5th day of that month was a Wednesday. 4th = Tuesday, 3rd = Monday, 2nd = Sunday, and 1st = Saturday. Thus, the first day of the month was Saturday.