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What was the IIM Ahmedabad Interview Question?
How do you spell COW in 13 letters? Initially, you might try to over-think the question:
- C-O-W is clearly 3 letters.
- Is there a way to spell it longer?
- Is it a play on how you say it or phonetics?
The Detailed Answer is here -
Let’s decode it:
Pronounce “C” as See
Pronounce “O” just O
Pronounce “W” as Double You
So:
See → 3 letters
O → 1 letter
Double You → 9 letters
Total: 3 + 1 + 9 = 13 letters
That's how, "COW" = See O Double You (13 letters)
Why Is This Question Asked in an IIM Interview
This not a test of your English skills — it is a test of:
A. Lateral thinking
B. Ability to keep your cool under pressure
C. Creative reasoning
D. Thinking beyond the obvious
IIM panelists often ask questions like this to:
A. Find out well you cope with the unexpected
B. See how you react when thrown a curveball
C. See if you will simply laugh it off, panic, or rise to the occasion with smart thinking.