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Question
Arrange the odd numbers from 1 to 17 without repetition to get a sum of 30 on each side of the magic triangle.
Solution
The odd numbers between 1 to 17 are 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17.
Step 1: Place the smaller numbers 1, 3, 5 on the comers.
Step 2: Arrange another set of smaller numbers 7, 9 and 11 on each side.
Step 3: Arrange the remaining numbers 13, 15, 17 to give the total 30.
Magic sum = 30.
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