alleryHow long does the Julian calendar assume a year lasts?
A365 days
B365.25 days
C365.2425 days
D366 days
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 365.25 days
1. Three common years of 365 days plus one leap year of 366 days make 1461 days.
2. 1461 / 4 = 365.25 days.
3. 365.2425 is the Gregorian average.
_Source: Wikipedia, Leap year, Julian calendar_
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