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Calculating blocks from given information

TKMC Case: Elevators
Most recent answer on Aug 27, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 27, 2020
Ok this is super easy with a structure ^^ STRUCTURE RULES: Structure with small numbers such as 1,2,3. Then find the patterns. They apply this to the prompt number. In the long term when you are structured this is very ... (read entire answer)
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How would you do an independent profitability estimation for this with no cost information provided?

TKMC Case: Elevators
Most recent answer on Dec 12, 2019
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Hello Alaa, In case like this you have firt of all to clearly state your interviewer that you thought about these costs. Then he will tell you if you have to enter this discussion and deep dive the costs or not. In ca ... (read entire answer)
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How do we get the value 30% market share for our customer?

TKMC Case: Elevators
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Hi, I think it is a rough estimation: since 4 competitors have the 80% of the market and the client is the leader, it will have more than 20% of market share, let's assume 30%. Best, Antonello
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why did we subtract one from the number of streets and avenues as we calculated the number of blocks?

Case Calculations TKMC Case: Elevators
Most recent answer on Sep 16, 2019
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Sep 16, 2019
Because if you consider the perimeter streets then the blocks inside are (# streets-1). It is the same if you draw a square with 4 vertical lines and 3 horizontal lines; the sectors in the square are 3*2 (# vertical lin ... (read entire answer)
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