The numbers in each row or column of the square are written according to the same rule By identifying the rule, find the missing number.
5
8
7
11
17
15
21
33
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Solution
This magic square is not the usual magic square, Here each column is a sequence. 5 x 2 + 11 = 21 8 x 2 + 17 = 33 So logically the answer is 7 x 2 + 15 = 29. You may also look at the sequence like : 5 x 2 + 1 = 11 5 x 4 + 1 = 21 8 x 2 + 1 = 17 8 x 4 + 1 = 33 7 x 2 + 1 = 15 Therefore, 7 x 4 + 1 = missing number = 29.