Which two files can be sent to ensure symbology is maintained when sharing an .mxd file?

The selected answer, a layer package file, is a robust choice for maintaining symbology when sharing an .mxd file because a layer package (.lpk) contains both the data and the layer file information, including all of its symbology settings. When you send a layer package, it encapsulates the necessary metadata, styles, and any required datasets, ensuring that the recipient can open and view the layer exactly as intended without any loss of visual information.

In contrast, while a representation file and a .lyr file certainly carry symbology information, they have limitations in their use cases. A .lyr file contains symbolization for a specific layer but does not include the data itself; therefore, if the original data isn't accessible to the recipient, the symbology won't be fully realized. Similarly, a representation file is tied closely to the data features in the geodatabase and might not be universally applicable if the recipient doesn't have that particular dataset in the same configuration.

Style files are designed to store symbol styles and colors that can applied across different layers, but they do not inherently link to a specific dataset or manage the spatial data structure contained in an .mxd or layer file. They can be useful for maintaining a consistent look