Question

When we reviewed our sales numbers, we learned that we did not meet all our goals ____our hard work. We learned,____ that customers dont seem to enjoy our product.

on account of, despite likewise, although, furthermore.

Answer 1

When we reviewed our sales numbers, we learned that we did not meet all our goals **despite** our hard work. We learned, **furthermore**, that customers don't seem to enjoy our product.

This combination effectively conveys that despite the effort put in, there was still a shortfall in achieving goals, and also adds additional information about customer sentiment.