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What is the probability Christmas falls on a Wednesday?

Question #132493. Asked by TimBentley.
Last updated Sep 12 2013.
Originally posted Sep 12 2013 5:43 AM.

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To all intents and purposes, the probability of Christmas falling on any given day is 1/7. But this is not exactly true, and in every cycle of 400 years Christmas will fall on:- Sunday 58 times, Monday 56 times, Tuesday 58 times, Wednesday 57 times, Thursday 57 times, Friday 58 times, and Saturday 56 times.

Wednesday's probability is 57/400 - not exactly 1/7 but near enough.

link http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2011/12/05/puzzle-a-christmas-probability/

Sep 12 2013, 8:52 AM
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