I don't understand how would you calculate anything without the number of kick start bottles which is not given in the background but later on? Am I supposed to estimate the number of wine bottles he's gonna spend?
Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview

Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer

Luca
on Dec 18, 2019
Coach
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
You are right, don't be ever afraid of asking the data that you need.
I suggest to deline your strategy at the beginning of the case stating the data that you need: the interviewer will give you the numbers or will ask you to do an educated guess.
Best,
Luca
0 comments
Sign up for free to read all answers.
Sign up for free to read all answers.

Similar Questions
Most Popular Posts
Swiss MBB recruiting pipeline
11
on Oct 03, 2025
DACH
6
100+

Top answer by
Cristian
Coach
Top MBB Coach | Most Awarded ex-McKinsey Coach on the platform
6 Answers
100+ Views


+3
Time for case preparation - experienced hire
18
on Oct 03, 2025
Europe
12
200+
Consultant with offers from McK, BCG, and others. LBS MBA. Received interview invites from almost every firm applied to
12 Answers
200+ Views


+9
BCG offer
12
on Oct 03, 2025
Middle East
8
100+

Top answer by
Sidi
Coach
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 500+ candidates secure MBB offers
8 Answers
100+ Views
K

+5
Timing of my applications: should I apply now or wait?
10
on Oct 05, 2025
DACH
10
100+

Top answer by
Ian
Coach
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success
10 Answers
100+ Views


+7
Is it still worth pursuing consulting?
15
on Oct 05, 2025
USA
10
200+
Consultant with offers from McK, BCG, and others. LBS MBA. Received interview invites from almost every firm applied to
10 Answers
200+ Views


+7