Question

Which of the following years is NOT a leap year?

• A. 1900
• B. 2000
• C. 1896
• D. 1924
• E. 2024

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine which year is not a leap year, we need to understand the rules of the Gregorian calendar regarding leap years. A year is a leap year if:

• The year is divisible by 4.
• However, if the year is divisible by 100, it must also be divisible by 400 to be a leap year.

This means that:

• A year like 2000 is a leap year because it is divisible by 400.
• A year like 1900 is not a leap year because it is divisible by 100 but not by 400.

Let's apply these rules to each option:

• 1900: Although divisible by 4 and 100, it's not divisible by 400. Hence, 1900 is not a leap year.
• 2000: Divisible by 4, 100, and 400. Therefore, it is a leap year.
• 1896: Divisible by 4 but not 100. Therefore, it is a leap year.
• 1924: Divisible by 4 but not 100. Therefore, it is a leap year.
• 2024: Divisible by 4 but not 100. Therefore, it is a leap year.

Based on the above analysis, the correct answer is that 1900 is not a leap year.

Answer 2

Step 1: Understand the rule for leap years.

A year is a leap year if:

• It is divisible by 4.
• If divisible by 100, it must also be divisible by 400 to qualify as a leap year.

Step 2: Analyze the options.

• 1900: Divisible by 100 but not by 400, so it is not a leap year.
• 2000: Divisible by 400, making it a leap year.
• 1896: Divisible by 4, making it a leap year.
• 1924: Divisible by 4, making it a leap year.
• 2024: Divisible by 4, making it a leap year.

Final Answer: (1)