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Why napkins?

If we're trying to find problems with the costs, and napkins are not mention in the case, how are we suppose to ask about napkins in specific?

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Ian
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edited on Mar 20, 2022
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Hi Vitoria,

Short answer: You're not necessarily.

Brainstorming questions aren't always about getting the exact right answer. Rather you need to show structured thinking (i.e. think about a few key themes) and show an ability to have good ideas.

In this particular case, the interviewer is supposed to tell you about this new opportunity - there's no way you could possibly guess about it!

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