Hello guys,
do you know any similar websites where you can exercise your mental math, also with a ranking or something like that? I know that there is mental math at preplounge but i kinda feel like that there are coming always the same numbers, so it's getting kind of boring. But i also really enjoy it, i could improve my mental math a lot!
Thanks!
Hi there,
Yes, you can use this: https://arithmetic.zetamac.com/
It's basic and straight to the point.
However - without knowing where you are in the process - most candidates need to work on their technique for approaching calculations, not on their speed. Speed actually matters little, but candidates surprisingly over-index for it.
The most important thing is to make sure that you break down the problem into steps rather than doing it all at once. Building in buffers of thinking time in between the steps to minimize the probability of making mistakes and increase the chances of you correctly finding the most elegant approach. Happy to share a complementary guide on this - reach out.
Best,
Cristian
Honestly… you don't get very difficult calculations in cases. No one asks you to calculate 132*38. And if you get those numbers, doing 130*40 (=5200) is just fine.
You have to be able to do 2 digit calculations relatively fast and accurately, but if you practice for a while in the preplounge tool you should be able to do it.
What you then need to do is not other tools. Is applying in practice, in quantitative problem solving.
Interviewers are NOT looking for people that can do complex math - they have excel for that - they are looking for people that can solve complex problems, quickly do an estimate or validate results delivered by an excel model.
Hi there,
adding one more classic source to the mix: https://caseinterview.com/math/mathtest.php
Simple and effective.
Regards, Andi
Hi there,
My two favorite sites are:
1) Math-drills.com
2) Rocketblocks.me
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