The most important item of furniture in a guest room is the bed. It is not necessary to spend a huge amount for a top-of-the-line mattress. ------, most houseguests do not expect a five-star luxury experience when staying with friends. Still, it is the responsibility of the host, and a basic courtesy, to invest in a decent mattress for guests that will allow for a good night's sleep.

a. in effect

b. after all

c. in contrast

d. as a result

after all 이 양보, 결국에는, 어쨌든 다양하던데

영영사전에서는 어쨌든이 explaining sth, or giving a reason 즉 이유를 설명하기 위해 쓰인다는 건데 그게 한국식으로 어쨌든으로 답지에 되어있네요 ~~ 그렇게 하면  In any case 어쨌든이랑 같은 의미로 오해하게 만들지 않을까요