In a routing table entry, which component represents the numerical value that influences the router's selection of the best path to a destination network?
The metric in a routing table entry reflects the cost associated with reaching a particular network. Routers use this value to determine the most efficient path when multiple routes to the same destination exist. Lower metric values typically indicate preferred paths.
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