Consulting case interview math is shockingly uncomplicated

UPDATE 8/15/24: as many have noted, 5M/200M=2.5% instead of less than 1% as mentioned in the video. I take this as a good sign that my audience is full of intelligent people who think for themselves. Thanks for the callout and for keeping me honest!
You DO NOT need to be "good at math" to ace the case interview, but having the right approach and mindset can make things significantly easier. In this video, I explain how to navigate interview math, why math is tested, and mental math tips and tricks for case interviews.
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0:00 Intro
0:26 What kind of math is needed in case interviews
3:36 Why math is tested in the first place
6:07 How to approach math questions
8:32 Mental math tips / tricks
8:48 Avoid writing out all the zeroes
10:18 Round numbers where possible
11:53 Break numbers apart
12:38 Cross multiplication trick
13:24 Calculating percentages
15:25 What to do if you still get stuck on the math
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I feel so happy while watching you the way you taught it completely understandable Thanks for the insights Bro..

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[@matthuang21]

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Another great video man, I am in an MBA program and you've been beyond helpful. Thank you for sharing this information so freely. Hope you continue having a great career.

[@matthuang21]

I appreciate that!

[@onlinevacation7579]

This is very helpful!!!! I am struggling with case math though I practice mental math a lot. I think handling stress and is a key

[@colincross4083]

Thanks for the Video Matt, huge help!!

[@matthuang21]

No problem! Glad you liked it

[@izavah]

Hey matt how is 5M in sales less than 1% of the 200M Market? Wouldn't that be 2.5% of the market? Thank you for these videos!

[@matthuang21]

Good catch! You’re absolutely right, it should be 2.5% so I should’ve said

[@rajahariharan]

been thinking the same thing

[@olivermejiaa]

lol was thinking the same thing!

[@thunder2ray242]

Your interview tips are superb. Wish I had these when I was in school and recruiting for MBB. I work at a B4 now but will definitely refer back to this content when experienced hiring ultimately picks up

[@FM-dm8xj]

Hi Matt another great video!Do you have any tips on division and calculating percentages of base numbers (such the percentage of if 36/40 then multiplied by 100).

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Please please do more full cases ! So helpful

[@matthuang21]

More to come!

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love the videos! The way you explain complex concepts in a simple way is relieving. Sent over an email to you as well :).

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[@samoleary04]

Wouldn't Company A have 2.5% market share not less than 1%? Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@thompsenlifestyle]

No you right

[@IAmProcrastinating]

What does a "morning case start" mean in your roadmap guide?

[@matthuang21]

It’s when you take 15 minutes to do the beginning of a case - just read the prompt, then practicing asking clarifying Qs and also developing a framework. It’s quick and doesn’t take as long as doing the entire case!

[@IAmProcrastinating]

Thank you so much - love the videos!

[@Jisooni2002]

Thanks

[@charliebaker1427]

Was about to ask about how 5 mil is less then 1 percent of 200 mil haha

[@matthuang21]

My mistake as others have pointed out haha - good catch!

[@animenad]

Hey man I also want to get into management consulting I m getting mba programs at non target i have option between finance and marketing I like marketing more and i want to go with mba marketing do you think I can break into consulting with mba marketing and what extra things do I need to do

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Hey does it take any coding or such skills to get into Google as strategist?

[@matthuang21]

No coding required, it’s a business role

[@robert.sevcik]

Here early!

[@matthuang21]

You are quick!

[@kiwi9660]

5M/200M is not

[@matthuang21]

Thanks for keeping me honest!