Hardest Investment Banking Analyst Interview Question you were asked?

Hello everyone, so I've got an upcoming phone interview for an Investment Banking summer intern role. We all know the typical behavioral, technicals, & mix of brain teasers questions that are typical for interviews. However, now and then there is a curveball question. What are some of the most surprising or challenging questions you got asked before?

 

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