Hi - I've found in the interviews I've had (MBB) I'm slow on the maths, in particular doing division with non-obvious and non-integers (eg. 103.4 / 48.3). I'm generally fine with all the other obvious functions.
Any tips for division? I want to work on this before my second round (to which I've been invited).
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 how to improve your math, I'd recommend the following:
Some key formulas/concepts:
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Hello!
Congrats on making it to 2nd round!
I don´t think you will see yourself many occasions doing math like the one that you mentioned in your question tbh.
In any case, given that getting good at math will always be helpful for recruting in general, have you seen the PrepL tool? https://www.preplounge.com/en/mental-math
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
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You should have a look into this useful preplounge tool: https://www.preplounge.com/en/mental-math
Just be aware that you would usually do a quick estimative for the non-obvious/non-integers, and not a exact calulation.
Congrats on getting to the 2nd round!
There's nothing that will replace training and practicing math.
As a rule of thumb, I'd recommend you to:
Also, remember that there's not always a need to calculate very accurate numbers during the case. You should get comfortable with rounding them - you can do it as long as the accuracy of the final result will be sufficient to justify your recommendation.
Hope it helps!
