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<!-- (Audio) Jake: But we need to balance that with higher costs. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What does Jake say they must balance?

--answers--

Better performance with higher costs.


Faster internet with free services.

--feedback--

There's no mention of free services.


Employee training with cheaper prices.

--feedback--

Jake focuses on system performance and costs, not training.


A new office location with salary changes.

--feedback--

This sentence isn't about offices or salaries.

--video-solution--

1

--explanation--

Jake says they need to balance improved performance against the higher costs of the European provider.

This shows the idea of making a decision that considers both benefits and expenses.

--scene--

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