Hi Countdown,
The sentence follows the X and Y construction where X = with upgrading data-processing equipment and Y = the development and maintenance of new products and technical staff
so answer option should havewith in the first part ofand consrtuct.
This elimiated C, D, and E
among A and B - we can see that original sentence says -are prohibitiveso the subject should be costs and not cost.
I hope the above explanation does not confuse you..![Image]()
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The sentence follows the X and Y construction where X = with upgrading data-processing equipment and Y = the development and maintenance of new products and technical staff
so answer option should havewith in the first part ofand consrtuct.
This elimiated C, D, and E
among A and B - we can see that original sentence says -are prohibitiveso the subject should be costs and not cost.
I hope the above explanation does not confuse you..

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