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smnplk on Feb 1, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask HN: Top three questions for a startup before a...

- What is the limit of (1 + 1/n)^n when n goes to 1/10 ?

- Could you multiply this number with your salary offer ?

If they say yes to previous question, then there is a bonus question.

- Next year, could you find the limit of the same function when n tends to 1/20 ?

rizzin on Feb 1, 2019 [–]

This makes no sense. (1 + 1/n)^n is computable at both points, why would you ask for a limit?

smnplk on Feb 1, 2019 | [–]

true. I guess I'm not hired.

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