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Date

Definition Of Date

The reference of a particular day in a calendar system is called Date. The specified day of a particular month in a calendar system is called Date.

More About Date

In a calendar system, date is specified by date of the month, month, and the year.

Example of Date

A date is written in various formats. For example: 25.5.2007; 05.25.2007; 25 May 2007; 25th May 2007; etc.

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Solved Example on Date

Ques: Jessie plans to go to the church on the third Sunday of the month. Find the exact date using the calendar.

 example of  Date

Choices:

A. 5th 
B. 12th 
C. 19th
D. 26th
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Step 1: The calendar shows that 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th are the dates falling on Sundays of the month.
Step 2: So, 19th is the date falling on the third Sunday of the month.

Quick Summary

  • A date specifies a day in a calendar system.
  • A date is typically specified by the day of the month, the month, and the year.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Confusing date formats (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY vs. DD/MM/YYYY)
  • Incorrectly identifying days of the week for a given date

🌍 Real-World Uses

  • Scheduling appointments and meetings, ensuring participants are available at the same time.
  • Calculating loan interest accrual, based on the number of days in a specific period.
  • Determining expiration dates for perishable goods in inventory management.

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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use a physical calendar to help students visualize the concept of dates and practice identifying specific dates.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Counting
  • Knowledge of months
  • Basic calendar usage

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which of the following represents a valid date?

Q2: If the first Sunday of a month is on the 2nd, what is the date of the third Sunday?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the different formats for writing a date?
A: Dates can be written in various formats, such as 25.5.2007, 05.25.2007, 25 May 2007, or 25th May 2007.

Q: How do I find the date of the third Sunday of the month?
A: Look at a calendar and identify the dates that fall on Sundays. The third Sunday will be the third date listed.

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