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A rabbit is trying to get from point A (0,0) to point B (12,8) without overshooting, but he can only move up or right. He always alternates his step sizes between moving 2 units in a single direction and moving 4 units in a single direction. Compute the number of ways the rabbit can start at point A and end at point B.
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Quantitative Researcher/Algo Trader

Interviewed at Susquehanna International Group

3.8
Jun 10, 2024

A rabbit is trying to get from point A (0,0) to point B (12,8) without overshooting, but he can only move up or right. He always alternates his step sizes between moving 2 units in a single direction and moving 4 units in a single direction. Compute the number of ways the rabbit can start at point A and end at point B.

Mix of probability, expected value, option theory, and market making questions. Also be ready for the interviewer to follow up with any personal projects or past experiences that you have on your resume. Definitely don't put anything on your resume that you aren't comfortable talking about.
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Junior Quantitative Trader

Interviewed at TransMarket Group

4.1
Jun 15, 2023

Mix of probability, expected value, option theory, and market making questions. Also be ready for the interviewer to follow up with any personal projects or past experiences that you have on your resume. Definitely don't put anything on your resume that you aren't comfortable talking about.

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