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Sean, a freelance editor, charges the following rates to edit manuscripts. The cost per page increases with the quality of editing. Sean offers a 5% discount if the entire amount is paid upfront.

| Type of Editing | Cost per Page |
|------------------------|---------------|
| Express Proofreading | $2.00 |
| Basic Proofreading | $2.95 |
| Extended Proofreading | $3.95 |
| Deep Editing | $11.00 |

Michelle has an 85-page manuscript. The equation below shows the relationship between the total cost of editing 85 pages, \( T \), and the cost per page, \( c \), if she receives a 5% discount:

\[ 85c - 0.05(85c) = T \]

Using the equation, what is the best quality of editing that Michelle can get done for a maximum of $161.50?

A. Express Proofreading
B. Basic Proofreading
C. Extended Proofreading
D. Deep Editing