Birthdays

Let's look at the pattern and breakdown of these dates to see if there's a connection:

1. Birthdays by Month and Day:

Ellison: March 17 and February 16

Bernice: April 17

Aaliyah: January 16

2. Analyzing Patterns:

Dates (Days of the Month):

Ellison's two birthdays are on the 17th and 16th.

Bernice's birthday is on the 17th.

Aaliyah's birthday is on the 16th.

Months:

Each person's birthday is in a consecutive month (January, February, March, April).

Day Numbers:

Two birthdays fall on the 16th (Aaliyah and Ellison).

Two birthdays fall on the 17th (Bernice and Ellison).

3. Connections:

Consecutive Months: The birthdays are sequential, spanning January to April.

Shared Day Numbers:

Ellison has both a 16th and 17th as birthdays, bridging both dates.

Aaliyah and Bernice each share one of those day numbers with Ellison.

So, the connection is:

Sequential Months: Birthdays in consecutive months (January to April).

Shared Day Patterns: A pattern with birthdays on the 16th and 17th, with Ellison uniquely having both dates.