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Which two digit year will Excel identify as in the twenty-first century and not the twentieth?

Which two digit year will Excel identify as in the twenty-first century and not the twentieth?


A) 88

B) 25

C) 31

D) 45


Answer is option B) 25

Explanation
By default, Excel determines the century by using a cutoff year of 2029, which results in the following behavior:


Two-digit year typed     Century used


00-29                                 21st (year 2000)


30-99                                20th (year 1900)

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