Sequoia capital Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Ques:- Personal Interview & Industry knowledge
Ques:- A part of certain sum of money is invested at 9% per annum and the rest at 12% per annum, if the interest earned in each case for the same period is equal, then ratio of the sums invested is?
Recent Answer : Added by uma On 2022-02-20 07:56:22:

3;4

Ques:- What are the strong points of you that make you a Software Developer?
Ques:- What types of math do you use? Re: Calculus, Algebra, Fractions?
Ques:- What makes you want to work hard?
Ques:- If the digits of my present age are reversed then i get the age of my son.If 1 year ago my age was twice as that of my son.Find my present age.
Ques:- In a square , all the mid points are joined. the inner square is shaded. If the area of the square is A, what is the shaded area?
Recent Answer : Added by Admin On 2020-05-17 11:59:41:

ans: A/2
u get a diamond shape when u join those mid points
consider the 4 unshaded triangles
and u can form 2 square
when u analyse the squares u will get the answer

Ques:- A person was asked to state his age in years. His reply was, “Take my age three years hence, multiply it by 3 and then subtract three times my age three years ago and you will know how old I am.” What was the age of the person?
Ques:- How would you plan a vacation ?
Ques:- Describe your dream house
Ques:- Find the smallest number in a GP whose sum is 38 and product 1728?
Ques:- During a given week a programmer spend 1/4 of his time preparing charts,3/8 of his time for coding,rest of his time for debugging the programs.If he had 48 hrs during the week how many hours did he spend debugging the program
Ques:- Four car rental agencies P, Q, R and S rented a plot for parking their cars during the night. P parked 15 cars for 12 days, Q parked 12 cars for 20 days, R parked 18 cars for 18 days and S parked 16 cars for 15 days. If P paid Rs. 1125 as rent for parking his cars, what is the total rent paid by all the four agencies?
Ques:- Thirty men take 20 days to complete a job working 9 hours a day. How many hour a day should 40 men work to complete the job?
A. 8 hrs
B. 7 1/2 hrs
C. 7 hrs
D. 9 hrs
Recent Answer : Added by 9074743593 On 2021-07-29 16:19:42:

7 1/2

Ques:- What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
Ques:- A 300 m long train crosses a platform in 39 sec while it crosses a signal pole in 18 sec. What is the length of the platform?
Ques:- Mr. and Mrs. Aye and Mr. and Mrs. Bee competed in a chess tournament.Of the three games played:a)In only the first game werethe two players married to each other.b)The men won two games and the women won one game.c)The Ayes won more games than the Bees.d)Anyone who lost game did not play the subsequent game.Who did not lose a game?
Recent Answer : Added by Jisha Koshy On 2022-09-15 16:37:07:

Option c

Ques:- Tell me about a time you were able to successfully dealwith another personeven when that individual may not have personally liked you(or vice versa).
Ques:- Give me an example of your creativity.
Ques:- Three birds cross a point in a same st. line and of that 2 fly in opposite directions. If a triangle is formed with the position of the birds what kind of the triangle will be formed? a)isosceles b)right angle c)equilateral d)right angle and isosceles.
Recent Answer : Added by Admin On 2020-05-17 12:02:22:

ans is a

Ques:- A shopkeeper allows 10% discount on the price of an article and sells it for Rs. 7,600. What is the market price of the article ?
A. Rs. 8,250
B. Rs. 8,500
C. Rs. 8,540
D. Rs. 8,415
E. None of these
Recent Answer : Added by fred.bayzada On 2022-09-15 16:36:14:

E non of those

Ques:- what are you know about our company
Ques:- Why are you joining us?
Ques:- A man swims downstream 72 km and upstream 45 km taking 9 hours each time; what is the speed of the current?
Recent Answer : Added by Admin On 2022-09-29 16:19:13:

Explanation:

72 — 9
? —- 1

=> Down Stream = 8

45 —- 9
? —- 1

=> Up Stream = 5

Speed od current S = ?

S = (8 – 5)/2 = 1.5 kmph.

Ques:- BACKGROUND OF YOUR FAMILY?
Ques:- Customer Relationships
Ques:- 27(deg) 6' 43.15"
45(deg) 31' 4.3"
THEN WHAT WILL BE THE DEGREE WHEN TIME IS 3 O CLOCK
Recent Answer : Added by 9074743593 On 2021-07-29 16:19:44:

90 degree

Ques:- When a blue stone is thrown into a red sea, what would happen?
Recent Answer : Added by Deven Sharma On 2023-05-31 18:33:40:

If a blue stone is thrown into a red sea, several things could happen depending on the context and the properties of the stone and the sea:

Symbolically: Since blue and red are contrasting colors, the interaction of a blue stone in a red sea could be seen as a visual or metaphorical contrast. It could represent a stark difference or an unexpected element introduced into an existing situation.

Scientifically: In reality, the color of the stone and the sea would not have a direct physical impact on each other. The stone would sink or float based on its density and the water’s buoyancy. The color of the water, whether red or any other color, does not change the fundamental principles of objects interacting with liquids.

It’s important to note that red seas, in the context of bodies of water, typically do not exist naturally. The phrase “red sea” is often used metaphorically or symbolically rather than referring to an actual body of water with a red color.

Ques:- Why don’t you join your family business?
Ques:- What is the next number in the series 4, 9, 25, 49,……
Recent Answer : Added by Balita On 2021-08-17 14:35:47:

121 I. e it is Prime numbers square

Contact with us regarding this list

Devendra Bhardwaj With a decade of experience as a Job Hiring Expert, I am a results-driven professional dedicated to elevating recruitment strategies. My expertise lies in navigating the dynamic landscape of talent acquisition, employing innovative approaches to attract, assess, and secure top-tier candidates. I excel in optimizing hiring processes, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders. A keen understanding of industry trends allows me to stay ahead, ensuring a competitive edge in securing the best talent for your organization. I am passionate about connecting the right people with the right opportunities and thrive in creating impactful, streamlined recruitment solutions.

Scroll to top