Eggs

Deloitte Case Study Prompt

1.5 chickens lay 1.5 eggs in 1.5 day.

How many eggs do 4 chickens lay in 9 days?

Overview

In this Deloitte Brainteaser / Market Sizing Question, you’re being asked a creative question meant to test both your analytical and creative thinking processes. Brainteasers are solved the same way you solve a Market Sizing question – by breaking down the solution into component parts.

There are 2 approaches you can take: either top-down or bottom-up. Which will help you best solve the problem?

The 4 steps for solving Market Sizing problems:

1. Structure your approach (5+ steps is ideal)
2. Make assumptions
3. Do the calculations
4. Get to an insight

You could expect a question like this in a round 0 interview / initial phone screen, or find it incorporated into another case in your interviews (e.g. an M&A case).

Remember that there are more types of case study questions you will be asked in your interviews than Brainteasers / Market Sizing questions. Make sure you are prepared for each one!

Deloitte Interview Pointers

What does Deloitte look for in its candidates? Deloitte is less concerned with your math proficiency, and more interested in your upfront case structure and how well you would fit into their culture.

Make sure you are able to effectively create and clearly communicate your process.

In this Deloitte case study, make it a point to find 1 area of improvement.

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