Guesstimates Practice Cases

24 practice cases

• Estimate YouTube's Monthly Data Storage Needs for 4K Videos

  YouTube has seen a significant increase in uploads of 4K resolution videos, which are much larger in size. As a product manager, you need to estimate the monthly data storage requirements for these uploads. Given the increasing trend, decide on the storage capacity needed for the next month without

• Estimate Annual Waste from Apple's iPhone Returns

  Apple is concerned about the environmental impact of its returned iPhones. Your task is to estimate the annual volume of waste generated from these returns worldwide. Consider only iPhones that aren't refurbished or resold, focusing on waste. You must decide on one estimation method and justify why

• Estimate Market Size for Smart Home Security Systems in Canada

  You are working on a market analysis for Ring, a smart home security company. Your task is to estimate the total addressable market for smart home security systems in Canada. Focus on residential properties only. Do not propose marketing strategies. Consider factors like home ownership rates, averag

• Estimating Data Transfer Needs for Tesla's Autopilot System

  Tesla is planning to upgrade its Autopilot software and needs to estimate the daily data transfer requirements from its fleet of vehicles to the central cloud. Currently, each vehicle uploads driving and sensor data to Tesla’s servers daily. Your task is to estimate this data transfer need per day a

• Estimate Daily Water Usage of Laundry Services in NYC

  Imagine you are a Product Manager at a startup developing sustainable technologies for urban living. Your team is exploring solutions to optimize water usage in New York City's commercial laundry sector. Estimate the daily water usage of laundry services in NYC. Based on your estimate, decide if tar

• Compare Daily Revenue of Starbucks vs. Local Cafes in Sydney CBD

  As a Product Manager at Starbucks, you're assessing the competitive landscape in the Sydney Central Business District (CBD). You need to estimate which generates more daily revenue: all Starbucks locations in the Sydney CBD or all local independent cafes in the same area. Do not propose any new mark

• Estimate Zebra Print Sales for a Stationery Company

  A stationery company, known for its vibrant animal-themed prints, plans to expand its product line with exclusive zebra print notebooks. They want to estimate the potential monthly sales volume for these notebooks in the U.S. market. Your task is to provide an estimate that informs their production

• Estimate Netflix's Daily Screen Time in Japan

  Netflix is considering launching a new feature that encourages users to watch more content by providing personalized recommendations based on daily viewing patterns. To optimize this feature, you need to estimate the average daily screen time per user in Japan. Assume you have limited historical dat

• Estimate Annual Warehouse Storage Space for Amazon's Returned Items

  Amazon has seen a significant increase in returned items, and management is evaluating the current storage capacity needed for handling these returns. Estimate the annual warehouse storage space required for Amazon's returned items in the US. Do not propose warehouse expansions yet; focus on creatin

• Estimate Airbnb's Weekly Booking Volume in Paris

  Airbnb is evaluating its performance in major European cities and is particularly interested in estimating the weekly booking volume in Paris to prioritize marketing budget allocation. As a product manager, you need to estimate this figure to inform strategic decisions. Assume you have access to mar

• Estimate GoPro's European Adventure Sports Camera Market Size

  GoPro, known for its action cameras, wants to expand its market penetration across Europe, particularly in the adventure sports segment. Estimate the total addressable market size for adventure sports cameras in Europe. Assume current camera penetration among European adventure enthusiasts is roughl

• Estimate Deliveroo's Annual Orders in London

  Deliveroo, a popular food delivery service, wants to estimate its annual order volume in London to decide on future investments. You need to come up with the total annual orders for Deliveroo in this city. Assume current market penetration and typical order behavior. Do not suggest expansions or cha

• Estimate Lyft's Annual Revenue in San Francisco

  Lyft is analyzing its market position and wants to estimate its annual revenue generated from rides in San Francisco. They have noticed a recent change in ride frequency and market share dynamics. Assume you have access to industry reports and demographic data but cannot change pricing or partnershi

• Estimate the Number of Smartwatches Sold Annually by Apple in Germany

  Estimate the annual number of smartwatches sold by Apple in Germany. Discuss your assumptions, how you break down the estimation, and the factors that could influence the result.

• Compare YouTube vs. TikTok Daily Video Views in NYC

  Estimate which platform generates more daily video views in New York City: YouTube or TikTok?