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Anonymous A
on May 19, 2023
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Hi all,

I have quick Q. The solution (see below) suggests that 1% increase in the adoption rate would lead to a 5% increase in hours per week/year (period does not matter). 

I have a hard time following the implicit math:

1% increase in adoption = 750 m people * 22 hours/week per person = + 16.5 bn hours per week additional hours

16.5 bn hours of 33 bn hours (previous value) is a 50% increase, which is self-evident given that 750 m people = 50% of 1.5 bn people. 

Can someone help me spot my mistake? Your help is much appreicated!

 

 

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  • The analysis is most sensitive to the % adoption of people on the platform; a 1 percent point increase would skew the analysis by ±5%.
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Ian
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on May 20, 2023
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

Help us help you please.

This case has a dozen solutions/sections. 

Please make super super clear exactly what section you're referring to - when getting free help aim to make it as easy as possible for the helper in order to maximize response rate (really really important skill in consulting when working with clients)

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