Answer to January 1, 2001 Problem

The New Year Magic Square

 
                 
                 
                 

Place the nine numbers 335, 418, 501, 584, 667, 750, 833, 916, and 999 in the nine squares above so that each row, each column, and each diagonal adds up to 2001.

This is called a Magic Square and the "magic number" is 2001.

 

Solution to Problem:

916 335 750
501 667 833
584 999 418


Correctly solved by:

1. Ryan Throckmorton Winchester, VA
2. Eric Harding Ashburn, VA
3. Catherine Roby Winchester, VA
4. Jim Bennett Clinton Corners, NY
5. Kirstine Wynn Winchester, VA
6. Joshbeen Grewal College of William & Mary
7. Erin McGinnis Winchester, VA
8. Joe Vance Winchester, VA

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