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The last day of a century cannot be

Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Friday
Explanation:

100 years contain 5 odd days.

$\therefore$ Last day of 1st century is Friday.

200 years contain 5 x 2 $\equiv$ 3 odd days.

$\therefore$ Last day of 2nd century is Wednesday.

300 years contain 5 x 3 = 15 $\equiv$ 1 odd day.

$\therefore$ Last day of 3rd century is Monday.

400 years contain 0 odd day.

$\therefore$ Last day of 4th century is Sunday.

This cycle is repeated.

$\therefore$ Last day of a century cannot be Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday.

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