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Request for a division table for percentage conversions

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Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2018

Hey there, I made the following quickly on Excel. However, I wouldn't advise you to try memorise the whole thing, as it's a) a lot to try remember and b) doesn't have that much value. Rather, memorise the first column ... (read entire answer)

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What are the different sectors/division within EY’S UK&I team?

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Most recent answer on Apr 24, 2022

gave the best answer on Apr 24, 2022

Hi there, I'm sorry I can't give a specific response as I haven't worked in EY's UK&I team - it'll be hard to find someone who has! Ultimately, these things are often black boxes from the outside. The best way to fi ... (read entire answer)

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How do we answer the final "difficult question" of selling the division?

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Hagen

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Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: Generally speaking, I would advise you to think about the three dimens ... (read entire answer)

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How to do divisions fast

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Marco-Alexander

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Marco-Alexander

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on Sep 05, 2021 on Sep 05, 2021
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Math trick

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Most recent answer on Nov 12, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 12, 2020

1,000,000 / 1,800 = 1,000,000 / (2,000 / 1.1) = (1,000,000 / 2,000) * 1.1 = 500 * 1.1 = 550 The first one is a bit of a simplification that introduces a small error, but unless the interviewer asks you specifically to ... (read entire answer)

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Tips for quick division (rules, simplifications etc.)

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Most recent answer on Jul 08, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 08, 2020

Hi, I would be happy to share few insights on how to better tackle quick maths BUT you should take into account that it should be your last priority in preparation. MBB focuses on accurate calculations and interpretat ... (read entire answer)

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Division techniques

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Vlad

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Vlad

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Hi, There are two techniques that you can use: 1) Learn how to work with zeros. Best way - always use 10^power instead of zeros Example: 300x9000 = 3*10ˆ2 x 9*10ˆ3=3x9*10ˆ(2+3)=27*10ˆ5 Handwritten it looks no ... (read entire answer)

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Techniques for division?

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Vlad

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jun 08, 2020

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Hi, I recommend learning a division table. Learn all the numbers until 1/10 (e.g. 1/3 = 33.3%, 1/4 = 25%, 3/4 = 75%, 1/6 = 16.7%, etc) This method will help you calculate any percentage problems like market shares o ... (read entire answer)

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Dividing growth rate mentally, quickly

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Sidi

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Sidi

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gave the best answer on Jan 08, 2019

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi Anonymous! just translate all figures to fractions: 1.25 is equal to 5/4 ==> hence 80/(5/4) = 80*4/5 = 320/5 = 64 Cheers, Sidi

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