A reward of $1400 was divided among a group of 36 rescue workers such that each male in the group received $50. How much did each of the 16 females receive? Choose the correct choice from the following answers:  A) $10  B) $12.50  C) $25  D) $37.50  E) $50
x = amount each female received   amount each male received = 50   number of females = 16   number of males = 36 - 16= 
<gadget id="calculator">36 - 16</gadget>
<output>20</output>
20   total to males= 20(50) = 1000   total to females = 16x   reward = total to males + total to females   1400 = 1000 + 16x   1400 - 1000 = 16x   400 = 16x   25 = x   Answer: $25
<result>C</result>
A reward of $1400 was divided among a group of 36 rescue workers such that each male in the group received $50. How much did each of the 16 females receive?