Question

How did railroad technology improve profits for companies? . . . a. It resulted in faster and cheaper long-distance shipping.. b. It encouraged the concentration of industry in the East.. c. It made the cost of goods from the West less competitive.. d. It allowed workers to transfer from company to company.

Answer 1

A. It resulted in faster and long-distance shipping.

Step-by-step explanation:

The railroad technology has made shipping cheaper and faster and improved profits for companies. And this technology is one of the most important and profit giving technology of 19th century and completion of Transcontinental railroad is a major achievement. The railroad has major impact on American companies specially to the industries of east and agriculture in the Midwest.

Answer 2

It resulted in faster and cheaper long distance shipping and this was the way the railroad technology helped to improve profits for companies. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "a". I hope it helped you.