Question: Paul, Quallis and Robert divide a sum of money among themselves in the ratio 2:3:7. What is the share of Paul if the total share of Paul and Quallis together is $1500 less than that of Robert?

1. 2500
2. 2000
3. 1500
4. 1400
5. 1200

“Paul, Quallis and Robert divide a sum of money among themselves in the”- is a topic of the GMAT Quantitative reasoning section of GMAT. This question has been taken from the book “GMAT Official Guide”. To solve GMAT Problem Solving questions a student must have knowledge about a good amount of qualitative skills. The GMAT Quant topic in the problem-solving part requires calculative mathematical problems that should be solved with proper mathematical knowledge.

Solution and Explanation:
Approach Solution 1:
Total share of Paul and Quallis together = 2+3=5 parts and this is less than Robert's share by 7-5=2 parts.
These 2 parts = $1500
=>1 parts = $750
Paul is 2 parts =2*750 = $1500

Correct Answer: C

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