In an analytics interview, multiple skills are assessed by the organizations. Some of the skills required and assessed by the interviewers are
- Logical Thinking
- Technical Tool Skills: SAS/R/Python
- Statistical/Machine Learning Techniques
- Functional or Industry Expertise
- Analytical Frameworks and Applications
One of the ways to assess candidates on Logical Thinking is by giving analytical puzzles or case studies. Some of the puzzles asked in the interviews are listed below.
Puzzle 1:Cake Cutting Puzzle -
There is a birthday cake and it needs to be cut into 8 equal pieces in exactly 3 cuts. How will you do it?
Puzzle 1:Cake Cutting Puzzle -
There is a birthday cake and it needs to be cut into 8 equal pieces in exactly 3 cuts. How will you do it?
Solution:
Step 1 – First cut the cake horizontally down the center and then vertically through the center. This will give 4 equal pieces.
Step 2 – Stack the 4 pieces one above the other to make a pile, then in the 3rd cut just cut through them into half. The result will be 8 equal pieces of cake.
Step 1 – First cut the cake horizontally down the center and then vertically through the center. This will give 4 equal pieces.
Step 2 – Stack the 4 pieces one above the other to make a pile, then in the 3rd cut just cut through them into half. The result will be 8 equal pieces of cake.
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