The Calendar Conundrum

A father and his son were born in the same month, but not in the same year. The father was born on February 29th, and the son was born on February 28th. How many birthdays will the father have celebrated when the son turns 16?

4 birthdays.

  • Explanation: Since February 29th occurs only once every 4 years (during leap years), the father will have celebrated only 4 birthdays by the time the son turns 16.
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