Math Problem Statement
How many days does it take for any given day to repeat itself in a calendar?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Modular Arithmetic
Calendar Systems
Leap Year Cycles
Formulas
365 days in a year → day shifts by 1 (mod 7)
366 days in a leap year → day shifts by 2 (mod 7)
Theorems
Leap Year Rule: A year is a leap year if divisible by 4, except for years divisible by 100 but not 400.
400-year Cycle: The Gregorian calendar repeats every 400 years.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12