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Combinatorics Difficulty 2.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

In a particular month there were 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays but only 4 Mondays and 4 Fridays. What must occur in the next month?

(A) 5 Wednesdays (B) 5 Thursdays (C) 5 Fridays (D) 5 Saturdays (E) 5 Sundays

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