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Jordan must choose between two print shops for a large order of training manuals. Shop A charges a $12 setup fee plus $0.08 per page. Shop B charges a $40 flat fee plus $0.04 per page. At how many pages will the total cost be the same at both shops?

Gold prospectors often rely on the density of gold to separate it from lighter materials found in the earth. When a mixture of sediment and gold is swirled in a pan with water, the less dense material is suspended in the moving water and is washed out of the pan more easily. The denser gold settles to the bottom and remains in the pan if the prospector uses careful technique. Based on the passage, which property of gold makes it easier to separate from other materials during panning?

Speaker Y: “Solving these economic challenges requires external financial assistance; without a federal grant or outside loan, we can’t do anything meaningful.” Speaker Z: “There’s no hope in fixing our economic issues. I’m not even going to think about policy solutions anymore—I’ll just change how I commute.” Speaker X: “Before we ask for new money, we should examine the city’s budget line by line—compare current revenues and expenses, identify lower-priority spending, and redirect those funds toward the programs most likely to strengthen the local economy.” Speaker W: “The economy depends on people continuing to spend and participate. If citizens stop supporting local businesses, things won’t improve.” Based on the speakers’ comments about how to respond to an economic downturn, which speaker most clearly demonstrates budgeting expertise by focusing on reviewing revenues and expenses and reallocating existing funds?