alleryStart learning →Which number sits in the centre of a normal 3x3 magic square made from 1 to 9?
A3
B5
C9
D4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 5
The centre lies on four lines that together cover all the numbers, which forces it to be 5, the middle number.
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