Use all the numbers 1 to 32 to form two 4x4 magic squares with the same magic constant.

I haven't tested this, but it seems a good idea -- if it works! The first step assuredly works, but I yet have to test the second one.

First prepare a standard 4x4 magic square, with numbers 1-16, and magic constant 34. Add 8 to all numbers so you'll have a magic square with numbers 9-24 and magic constant 66.

Second, pick again the standard 4x4, and add 16 to numbers 9-16, so you'll get another magic square with numbers 1-8, 25-32, and magic constant 66.

Posted by e.g. on 2005-11-15 11:47:34