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Podcast: Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking
Episode: 114: Start Math Problems From A Known Variable
Description: The importance of starting estimation cases from a known versus unknown variable cannot be underestimated. This may sound like a strange piece of advice, but makes a monumental difference on the ease of calculations and sanity-checking at the end. Moreover, simple probability theory indicates you dramatically increase your chances of getting a correct answer at the end if you begin your equation with a known variable.