My first instinct was to just divide and move on, but then I started second-guessing everything.
Clarify the purpose of the scooters (e.g., for intra-floor or inter-floor travel) and any assumptions about usage patterns. Then, estimate demand by considering factors like peak concurrent usage, trip duration, and availability, and validate with a simple calculation. Finally, discuss how you would refine the estimate with data or pilot testing.
Pro tip: Acknowledge that the exact number is less important than your structured thinking and ability to justify assumptions. Show that you can iterate and adapt as new information emerges.
Ask questions to understand why scooters are needed, where they will be used, and any constraints (e.g., budget, safety, charging). This ensures you solve the right problem.
Determine factors that influence scooter demand: employee usage rate, average trip duration, peak times, and desired availability. Consider both intra-floor and inter-floor travel.
State assumptions clearly, such as 10% of employees use scooters daily, average trip takes 5 minutes, and peak usage is 20% of daily users. Justify with logic or industry benchmarks.
Compute the number of scooters needed based on assumptions (e.g., using Little's Law or peak concurrent demand). Check if the result seems reasonable and adjust if necessary.
Propose how to validate the estimate (e.g., pilot program, usage data) and how to scale or adjust over time. Show willingness to iterate based on feedback.
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