A report says, “The savings are offset by higher maintenance costs.” What is the overall message?
กMaintenance costs create additional savings.
ขThe savings and costs are unrelated.
คThe maintenance costs have been paid in advance.
งHigher maintenance costs reduce or cancel the benefit of the savings.
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