Latin Numbers
Latin Numbers printable worksheet
Here is an example of a 4 by 4 Latin square:
Can you see what is going on?
In the grid below, N is a 6 digit number with a very special property:
if you double the number and write it in the second row,
treble the number and write it in the third row,
and so on...
you end up with a Latin Square!
| N: | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2N: | ||||||
| 3N: | ||||||
| 4N: | ||||||
| 5N: | ||||||
| 6N: |
Can you find the six digit number N?
If you're finding it difficult to get started, click below to see a diagram showing one possible order in which you can work out each value.
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