Why is 1994 Not a Leap Year? Understanding Leap Year Rules
Discover why 1994 is not a leap year and learn the leap year criteria in our concise Q&A.
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1994 is not a leap year because it does not satisfy the leap year criteria. Leap years occur every 4 years; however, a year must be divisible by 4. Furthermore, if the year is a century (ending in 00), it must be divisible by 400. Since 1994 is not divisible by 4, it is not a leap year.
FAQs & Answers
- What is a leap year? A leap year is a year that is divisible by 4, containing an extra day, February 29.
- Why are century years not always leap years? Century years must be divisible by 400 to be considered leap years, which is why years like 1900 are not leap years.
- How can I determine if a year is a leap year? To determine if a year is a leap year, check if it is divisible by 4; if it's a century year, also verify it is divisible by 400.