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what is the probability of a person born in leap year
mathman said:Slightly more than 1/4.
A leap year is a year that has one extra day, February 29th, in order to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year. This is because it takes the Earth approximately 365.2422 days to orbit around the sun, so adding an extra day every four years helps to account for this difference.
The probability of being born on February 29th is approximately 1 in 1,461, as there are 365 days in a non-leap year and 366 days in a leap year. This means that the chance of being born on any given day in a leap year is slightly lower than in a non-leap year.
Yes, it is considered rare to be born on leap year. The chance of being born on February 29th is only 0.068%, compared to the 0.27% chance of being born on any other day of the year.
No, being born on leap year does not affect life expectancy. The age of a person is still calculated based on the number of days they have been alive, regardless of whether they were born on February 29th or not.
There are no significant advantages or disadvantages to being born on leap year. Some people may find it unique or special, while others may not like having a birthday that only occurs every four years. However, it ultimately does not have a major impact on a person's life.