curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-express-decisions-based-on-comparisons/67d7fd00b003786380775f0b.md
Listen to the audio and answer the question below.
Why does Brian think the decision is difficult?
Because outsourcing is always the best option.
Brian does not say outsourcing is always the best choice.
Because building in-house is too expensive.
Brian does not mention cost as a factor in the decision.
Because both options have advantages and disadvantages.
Because they need to decide quickly.
Brian does not mention urgency as part of the decision.
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Brian describes the trade-offs between building in-house and outsourcing.
He calls it a tough call because both options have benefits and drawbacks—more control versus faster development with possible communication issues. This makes the decision challenging.
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