better position of 'better'

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better position of 'better'

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Dear Alan

Which of the following sentences is correct (more correct)?

1) We need this tool to better serve our customers.

2) We need this tool to server our customers better.

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Re: better position of 'better'

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Both possible: the first has a rather more formal sound.
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