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Market Sizing WITH SOLUTION - Number of Internet Users

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Case Prompt

Estimate the number of people on the internet at this exact moment in time.

Clarifying information:

  1. We can assume it is 11am EST
  2. It is a weekday
  3. On the internet means on their computer or their phone

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Please make sure to check the video URL solution to get a full explanation and walkthrough of how to solve this market sizing example.

This is one of over a half dozen market sizing examples I have created for you to practice.

This is a very hard market sizing and should not be attempted unless you have already practiced others. If you have not, please try these first:

 https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/intermediate/mbb-taxis-in-manhattan-229

https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/intermediate/market-sizing-with-solution-coffee-shop-revenue-318

 

 

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