Two connected routers are configured with RIP routing. What will be the result when a router receives a routing update that contains a higher-cost path to a network already in its routing table?

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IP routing is a process that determines the shortest path for data to travel from one source to a destination. It's an essential part of computer networks and is crucial for the proper functioning of the internet and other IP-based networks.
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Two connected routers are configured with RIP routing. What will be the result when a router receives a routing update that contains a higher-cost path to a network already in its routing table?