In order to make the most accurate calendar, the following system was devised. Leap years occur every 4 years (for years that are a multiple of 4) except for years ending in 00, for example, 2000. Which of the following years is a leap year? 1898 , 1967 , 1858 , 1872 , 1400
A) 1872
B) 1858
C) 1400
D) 1898
E) 1967

Question

In order to make the most accurate calendar, the following system was devised. Leap years occur every 4 years (for years that are a multiple of 4) except for years ending in 00, for example, 2000. Which of the following years is a leap year? ​ 1898 , 1967 , 1858 , 1872 , 1400 ​
A) 1872
B) 1858
C) 1400
D) 1898
E) 1967

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since leap years occur every 4 years for years that are multiples of 4, except for those ending in 00, the only option that fits this criteria is 1872. 1858, 1898, and 1967 are not multiples of 4, and 1400 is a multiple of 4 but also ends in 00, so it does not follow the exception rule. Therefore, the correct answer is A) 1872.

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