If a task must be completed by Friday and takes 3 days, starting from Wednesday, which of the following is the latest possible start day?

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Q: If a task must be completed by Friday and takes 3 days, starting from Wednesday, which of the following is the latest possible start day?

Solution: Thursday is the latest start day as the task will then complete by Saturday, which is not allowed.

Steps: 7

Step 1: Identify the deadline for the task, which is Friday.
Step 2: Determine how many days the task takes to complete, which is 3 days.
Step 3: Count backwards from the deadline (Friday) to find the latest possible start day.
Step 4: If you start on Friday, the task will take Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, which means it will not be completed by the deadline.
Step 5: If you start on Thursday, the task will take Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, which also means it will not be completed by the deadline.
Step 6: If you start on Wednesday, the task will take Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, which means it will be completed by the deadline.
Step 7: Conclude that the latest possible start day is Wednesday, as starting on Thursday or Friday does not meet the deadline.