<t> 1. 3 random variables A,B,C, iid Uniform(0,1) what's the probability of A>B? A>C? 2. an array consisting of n numbers {1,...,n}, one of them is set to 0. how to find it? what's the complexity?3. given a class, with constructor/copy constructor/= operator/destructoryou want to add a new pointer t...

Hi guys,I was wondering how is the job market situation currently for quants? Has it improved and firms hiring again or have there been more layoffs with entry-level quants needing to compete with experienced people for jobs?

<t>Given a linked list of N floating point numbers, write an algorithm to populate an M long array with numbers from the linked list where M < N. Every number in the linked list must have equal chance of appearing in the array, but a number may not appear twice (note that there are no repeats in the...

In 100 consecutive coin flips, what is the probability that the sequence H H T T will not appear? Outline a computationally feasible algorithm to solve this. If the number of coin flips is raised to 1 billion will your algorithm complete in a reasonable amount of time?

Two points are located at random locations on the unit circle - all locations are equally likely. Let X be the length of the straight line connecting them. What is the mean and variance of X?

In 100 consecutive coin flips, what is the probability that the sequence H H T T will not appear? Outline a computationally feasible algorithm to solve this. If the number of coin flips is raised to 1 billion will your algorithm complete in a reasonable amount of time?

Two points are located at random locations on the unit circle - all locations are equally likely. Let X be the length of the straight line connecting them. What is the mean and variance of X (to 4 decimal places)?

<t>There are 45 rabbits on an island, 13 red rabbits, 15 green rabbits, and 17 blue rabbits. When ever two different coloured rabbits meet, they both change colour to the non-present colour (eg: if a green and blue rabbit meet, they both turn red). Is it possible for all rabbits on the island to sim...

I wonder which banks are still hiring quants or quant-related work in the current situation!relativist, could you shed some light on how the application process went through? Was it via a recruiter/headhunter or direct application throuvh the bank's website?

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What are the academic profiles and paths to get into sales? Do Quantitative Structurers work in Sales?

So cryptic, are you currently a quant or broker? From what I have gathered, brokers deal mostly with stocks, commodities and not options or derivatives. Quants are mostly into pricing derivatives among others (developer, stat-arb..).

<t>I know that Quants can move into trading, but does anyone know of cases where Quants have moved on to become stock brokers? I know that one needs to take the series 7 exams to become a broker but I guess traders and brokers have relativiely similar skill sets. Or am i wrong? I am just curious if ...

<t> 1. What is considered to be a sufficient salary for a middle class/Upper middle class life in London and NY? What is the average salary(pre-tax) to be able to live in a decent neighborhood, go 1-2 times a year on vacation, 2-3 times on month to the restaurant, be able to send the kids to college...

<t>Thanks papercut..good to hear that the topics are great for quanting. I must say it's not getting any easier as the semester rolls on. Ising Models and Critical Phenomena have been challenging but very interesting. Next week we are getting into Stochastic Processes.DCFC, may I have a copy of the ...