Reasoning

Calendar Leap Year Rule

Determine whether a Gregorian calendar year is a leap year.

Leap Year: divisible by 400, or divisible by 4 but not by 100

Formula Explanation

Century years are leap years only when divisible by 400.

Variables Explained

Year = Gregorian calendar year being checked.

Solved Example

Is 2100 a leap year?
2100 is divisible by 100 but not by 400, so it is not a leap year.

Exam Tip

Years such as 2000 and 2400 are leap years.