Rahul started a business with a capital of ₹ 8000.
Let Sanjay invest ₹ x
Since, each of them gets equal amount as profit
∴ Profit divided in the ratio 1 : 1
Since, Sanjay joined Rahul after 6 months.
∴ We have
8000 × 12 : x × (12 – 6) = 1 : 1
⇒
=
⇒ 8000 × 12 = 6x ⇒ 16,000 = x
Hence, Sanjay invest ₹ 16,000 in the business.