Question

$\begin{array}{ccc}16& 11& 18\\ 17& 15& 13\\ 12& 19& 14\end{array}$
In the given magic sqaure, the magic sum is ______.

• A. 45

Answer 1

The correct option is A 45
The sum of numbers in any row or column or diagonal of a magic square is the same, and this sum is called as the magic sum.

The sum of numbers in 1st row = 16 + 11 + 18 = 45.
It is same for all rows, columns and diagonals.

$\therefore$ The magic sum of given magic square is 45.