Why do you use 50 weeks in a year instead of 52 weeks?
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Number of weeks in a year
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it's an approximation. You can always ask to the interviewer if you can assume 50 to simplify the calculations
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Antonello
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Solely for practicality reasons. 50 is an easier number to work with, compared to 52.
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Deniz
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You should always better check with the interviewer
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