Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview

Can't we directly divide the total store sales with average expense per person to determine the number of customers ?

Once we calculate the average number of customers (Total store sales/average spending per person) we can double the customer number to get the no. of customers in 5 years, followed by multiplying it by 20 to get the total store sales after 5 years and dividing it by (2.5*no. of stores presently) to the sales/store

1
2.6k
18
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Luca
Coach
on Dec 23, 2019
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Hello Ravi,

You are right, you can obtain the same result using your way.
You will find a different number just because in the case resolution the intermediate results are rounded.

Hope it helps,
Luca

Similar Questions
Consulting
How to move into Private Equity from Consulting?
on Feb 28, 2025
Global
6
5.7k
Top answer by
Hagen
Coach
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience
194
6 Answers
5.7k Views
+3
Consulting
Has anyone tried any of the AI Interview Tools for MBB before?
on Feb 27, 2025
Global
9
9.1k
Top answer by
Iman
Coach
Systemiq | Ex-BCG | 10 years experience with 8+ specialising in sustainability | Free Intro | Ex-PrepLounge candidate
338
9 Answers
9.1k Views
+6
Consulting
Revolut Case interview
on Mar 01, 2025
Global
5
9.5k
Top answer by
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
352
5 Answers
9.5k Views
+2
How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or fellow student?
0 = Not likely
10 = Very likely
Thanks for your feedback! Your opinion helps us make PrepLounge even better.