alleryStart learning →A bill dated 29 January 1878 is payable one month after date. In 1878 (not a leap year), it matures on:
A1 March
B4 March
C2 March
D3 March
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 3 March
The month ends on 28 February, the last day of that month, and three days of grace then give 3 March.
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