MCPHS University Pharmacy School Mock Interview
Practice 40 MCPHS University Pharmacy School interview questions covering clinical scenarios, healthcare values, and your commitment to pharmacy education.
Question 29 of 40
If you have 25 horses and no timer, how many races would you have to run to figure out the top five fastest horses?
What You Need to Know
Example Answer
Community Answers
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
This brain teaser tests and observes your analytical skills in real time. It will also help them determine your strengths as an analytical or interpersonal thinker, depending on how you go about teasing apart your answer.
Try answering the question at home before looking up the answer. Vocalize your answer as you attempt to problem solve it to practice your communication skills. Whether or not you find the answer to the question before the interview is beside the point. You want to go through the whole problem-solving process, communicating clearly when this question is posed.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"To find the fastest, you need to run all 25 horses at least once, and since you can only race five horses at a time, you need a minimum of 25/5 5 races. Then you need to compare the winners of these races, which means a sixth race is necessary."
Interview Coach
Jaymie
A real coach, not AI. I read every answer myself and write back with personalized feedback.
Typically responds within 24 hours.
0 - Character Count
Unlock All 40 MCPHS University Questions
Unlock expert responses for your pharmacy school admissions interview.
Get StartedJump to Question