Revenue Synergy or Cost Synergy. Which is more important?

In the BIWS M&I 400 questions guide, there is a question under Merger Models "Are revenue or cost synergies more important?". General thoughts?

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Cost synergy is more predictable. I'm pretty sure that's what analysts usually expect you to say.

 

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