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Their biggest determining factor in whether or not you get the interview is whether or not you’re able to solve a lot of math problems. These math problems are indicative of whether or not you’re able to make calculations real time regarding the market.
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Quantitative Trading Intern

Interviewed at Citadel

4★
May 3, 2024

Their biggest determining factor in whether or not you get the interview is whether or not you’re able to solve a lot of math problems. These math problems are indicative of whether or not you’re able to make calculations real time regarding the market.

2 Players (A and B) compete to get a soda from a vending machine, where n coins are required per machine for j machines. The game proceeds one turn at a time. What is the optimal strategy? Does a certain set of machines/coins per machine give the first player the advantage (and same for the second)? Can you guarantee a soda for the player at an advantage?
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Quantitative Trading Intern

Interviewed at Old Mission

4.2★
Sep 13, 2016

2 Players (A and B) compete to get a soda from a vending machine, where n coins are required per machine for j machines. The game proceeds one turn at a time. What is the optimal strategy? Does a certain set of machines/coins per machine give the first player the advantage (and same for the second)? Can you guarantee a soda for the player at an advantage?

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