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Hi there, One of the questions from last year's test asks you to figure out the increased profit margin when merging 2 entities. Entity A has x profit margin and x % of market share. Entity B has y profit margin and y p ... (read entire answer)
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Hi Valeria! The correct answer is (b) ~6%. Relative Market Share (RMS) is defined as a company's market share, devided by the market share of it's largest competitor, e.g for Player A, it is it's own market sha ... (read entire answer)
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Does anyone know when do candidates get invited for an interview after finishing an online test?

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Hi there, It depends on the company/test but in general I agree with Henning, it usually takes a couple of weeks to be notified. If you are talking about the Imbellus, they normally follow-up within 2 weeks. Best, ... (read entire answer)
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