Whose savings were used to pay for the detective agency's business cards and flyers?

• A. Alex's
• B. Zoe's
• C. Grandpa's
• D. The Mayor's

Answer: (A)

This question tests understanding of who funded the detective agency’s initial promotional materials. The story shows Alex using their own savings to pay for the business cards and flyers, which signals Alex’s personal investment and ownership in the venture. Because the funds are described as coming from Alex, Alex is the most fitting answer for who provided the money.

The other people—Zoe, Grandpa, and the Mayor—aren’t described as supplying these startup funds in the narrative, so they don’t fit as the source of payment for the marketing materials. Using personal savings to cover early costs is a common way founders demonstrate commitment to a new business.