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Three kids, one budget, a thousand activities

Tre figli, un budget, mille attività · Family · Beginner

The case

Your three kids (7, 10 and 13) ask for: football, dance, swimming, guitar and English. Total cost: €340 a month plus equipment and transport, double what the budget allows. Cutting randomly upsets everyone; the eldest says 'the little ones always get everything'. How do you decide what to keep?

I tuoi tre figli (7, 10 e 13 anni) chiedono in totale: calcio, danza, nuoto, chitarra e inglese. Costo totale: 340€ al mese più attrezzature e trasporti, il doppio di quanto il bilancio regga. Tagliare a caso scontenta tutti; il maggiore dice che 'i piccoli hanno sempre tutto'. Come decidi cosa tenere?

Read the case, write how you would solve it, in free text, no prompt required, and Grace's AI judges whether your solution actually works, solved or not solved, with a 0-100 score and coaching feedback that points at what is still uncovered without revealing the answer. Your first 5 evaluations each day are free.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the "Three kids, one budget, a thousand activities" problem-solving case on Grace?

It is a beginner-level Family case based on a real workplace situation. You read the problem, write how you would solve it in free text, and Grace's AI judges whether your solution actually works, and tells you what is still uncovered.

Can I retry if my solution doesn't solve the case?

Yes. The feedback tells you what remains uncovered, without revealing the solution, so you can strengthen your plan and try again. After you solve it, 6 more Family cases are waiting.

Who is this case for?

Anyone who wants to train structured problem solving: managers, professionals and candidates preparing for case interviews in Family. The beginner difficulty makes it an accessible starting point.

How is my solution evaluated?

Grace's AI checks four things: whether you address the core problem (not just the symptoms), whether your plan is feasible within the constraints of the case, whether you consider risks and consequences, and whether you avoid the typical mistakes. You get a solved/not-solved verdict, a 0-100 score and coaching feedback.

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