Case Interview Math Guides

In-depth articles, formulas, and study plans to master consulting interview math.

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Fundamentals10 min2025-01-22

Market Sizing Cheat Sheet: Numbers to Memorize

Every stat you need for market sizing: US/world population, economic benchmarks, business metrics. Printable reference + worked examples.

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Practice20 min2025-01-21

50 Case Math Questions with Full Solutions [2025]

The ultimate case math problem bank. 50 questions on profitability, breakeven, growth, ROI & market sizing—all with step-by-step solutions.

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Deep Dive10 min2025-01-18

ROI & Payback Period: Case Interview Guide

Master ROI and payback calculations for consulting cases. Simple formulas, 5 worked examples, and practice questions—just like McKinsey, BCG & Bain.

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Deep Dive11 min2025-01-16

Market Sizing Math: Frameworks & Key Numbers

Nail market sizing questions with proven frameworks. Top-down vs bottom-up methods, key stats to memorize, and sample calcs with sanity checks.

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Deep Dive9 min2025-01-14

Data Interpretation in Case Interviews: Charts & Math

Read charts like a consultant. Learn the SCAN method to analyze exhibits fast, pick the right calculations, and avoid common data pitfalls.

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Deep Dive8 min2025-01-13

Fermi Estimation for Case Interviews: Quick Guide

Make smart assumptions fast. Fermi decomposition tactics, key benchmarks to memorize, and rounding rules that won't break your case answer.

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Firm-Specific10 min2025-01-11

McKinsey Case Math: What to Expect + 7-Day Plan

How McKinsey tests case math differently. Interviewer-led questions, chart-heavy exhibits, speed targets, and a 7-day training plan to get ready.

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Firm-Specific9 min2025-01-10

BCG & Bain Case Math: Examples + 14-Day Plan

How BCG and Bain test case math vs McKinsey. Candidate-led examples, common question patterns, and a 14-day practice plan with free drills.

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Deep Dive12 min2025-01-10

Breakeven & Profitability: Case Interview Formulas

Every breakeven and profitability formula for cases. Contribution margin, profit bridges, margin analysis—with worked examples and practice Qs.

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Guide11 min2025-01-09

Case Math for Non-Business Backgrounds: Quick Start

Engineering, science, or humanities? Learn the minimum business math for cases in 10 days. Translate formulas to plain English + fast ramp-up plan.

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Plans8 min2025-01-08

14-Day Mental Math Plan for Case Interviews

Day-by-day mental math schedule to get case-ready in 2 weeks. Daily drills, difficulty progression, and exact benchmarks. Free tools included.

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Deep Dive8 min2025-01-08

Growth Rate & CAGR: Case Interview Shortcuts

Calculate growth and CAGR in your head. Rule of 72, quick approximations, and when to use each method—with practice exercises.

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Tips12 min2025-01-07

15 Case Math Mistakes That Kill Offers (+ Fixes)

The exact mistakes that fail smart candidates. Wrong base, revenue vs profit confusion, silent calculations—concrete examples and how to fix each.

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Practice15 min2025-01-06

30 Case Math Practice Questions (with Answers)

Realistic case math problems with step-by-step solutions. Profitability, breakeven, growth, ROI—timed practice like real MBB interviews.

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Practice14 min2025-01-05

10 Classic Consulting Brain Teasers (with Answers)

The most common brain teasers from McKinsey, BCG & Bain interviews. Step-by-step solutions, approach strategies, and free practice tool.

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