Which of the following is not leap century year?
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Which of the following is not leap century year?
- A.
2000
- B.
1800
- C.
1200
- D.
1600
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Correct answer: B
Solution: Determine whether each given year is a leap century year.
Rule: A year is a leap year if it is divisible by 4. However, century years (those ending with 00) are leap years only if they are divisible by 400.
2000: 2000 is a century year and 2000 ÷ 400 = 5, so it is divisible by 400 and is a leap century year.
1800: 1800 is a century year but 1800 ÷ 400 = 4.5, so it is not divisible by 400 and therefore is not a leap century year.
1200: 1200 is a century year and 1200 ÷ 400 = 3, so it is divisible by 400 and is a leap century year.
1600: 1600 is a century year and 1600 ÷ 400 = 4, so it is divisible by 400 and is a leap century year.
Conclusion: 1800 is not a leap century year because it is not divisible by 400.
Correct answer: 1800.