Question

Find the missing numbers in this Magic Square.

• A. A=7, B=8, C=4
• B. A=8, B=7, C=4
• C. A=4, B=7, C=8
• D. A=4, B=8, C=7

Answer 1

The correct option is B A=8, B=7, C=4

The sum of numbers in any row or column or diagonal of the magic square is the same.

We have second column completely filled.
So, the magic sum = 1 + 5 + 9 = 15

It means the numbers in each row or column or diagonal sum up to 15.

In the first row we have,
A+1+6 = 15
So, A = 8

In the second row we have,
3+5+B = 15
So, B = 7

In the third row we have,
C+9+2 = 15
So, C = 4.