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Hi guys where can I find a comprehensive list of relevant math formulas which I can keep handy and use while I practice?

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Hi there, While others have posted some lists here with some valuable information, I want to make a couple of comments about case math in general: 1. As a generalist consultant applicant, you do not need to know any spe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Practice Case Specific Maths Questions

Case Maths Math Skills Required in Case Interviews

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Hi there, Best way to practice math part of cases is doing actual cases. Look for online casebooks from business schools and consider getting a coach to learn the basics. If you want to specifically improve the mental a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Best apps for mental maths???

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Hi, You can use preplounge tool, Viktor Cheng tool, Mimir Math on iOS Also, I recommend practicing the following: Learn how to multiply double digit numbers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ndkkPZYJHo) Learn ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Math errors!!

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Hi there, This isn't trivial at all - don't worry, you're not alone and it's a common problem! Rote Math Practice Rocketblocks and Math-Drills have great math practice drills Organization Have a seperate "math" scrap sh ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Improving math between first and second round

Case Maths

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Hi there, First of all, you're not going to have to divide 103.4 by 48.3…that's absurd! My first tip is to understand the “limit” of what will be asked in a regular case…you'll want to prepare for that. Now, in terms of ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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NPV calculation error?

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NPV is calculated for 'a' project. In this case that project is 'buying an animal for the zoo'. Hence, you will consider the elements relevant for the project only: Revenue from the project --> Additional reven ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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NPV /WAAC ?

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Hi there, Several questions ;) Let me go one by one. 1) NPV The correct NPV formula closer to what you reported is: NPV = -Initial Investment + (FCF/Discount Rate) Where FCF= Free cash flow of the project g ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Moltiplications/divisions with 6+ digits numbers, estimation math_Tricks

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Hi Anonymous, in general, the main issues with big numbers is forgetting zeros during operations. Potential tips to deal with big numbers are the following: Use correctly 10^ powers in your math computation. For e ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Feeling stuck at Case Practice

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Hi there, Two tips : 1. Practice, practice, and just dont give up. Give yourself time & celebrate little successes. Take a break for couple of days here and there and do something fun/creative to unclock the tra ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Math Equations & Their Use

Case Maths

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Hello! Altought there are some classic responses here (Interest rates calculations, compound margin, NPV, etc.), truth is that in 99% of the cases is not going to be anything more complicated than break-even analysis. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Best Casebook to practice McKinsey Style interviewer led maths heavy cases

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Vlad

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Vlad

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Hi, First of all your question has several statements that are not true to life: McKinsey Style interviewer led - at McKinsey you can have both Candidate and Interviewer led cases. In the first round, you'll have ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Blacked out in McKinsey math question - how bad is it?

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Honestly, it's not good. Especially with McKinsey (they can really be sticklers on the small things). A very important point here: Did their "nudge" trigger you? i.e. thanks to their nudge were you able to move forwar ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Fast Maths Expectations | MBB

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Sidi

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Hi Anonymous! I have written this earlier, and I will repeat it: the obsession with "Mental Math" is one of the many damaging nonsense myths that are flying around! Mental math is simply not something that is required ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Am I wrong?

Case Maths

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Sidi

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Agree with you and Vlad on the result. The given solution seems flawed. Cheers, Sidi

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