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Why did the railroad industry

raise rates even though multiple
companies were involved in the
industry to offer competition?
A. because the overhead in the railroad business
was so high
B. because there was no other efficient long-
distance transportation and demand was high
C. because people were staying home and it was
an effort to stimulate the market for travel ing
D. because times were hard and these businesses
were just trying to survive

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Answer: Because times were hard and these businesses were just trying to survive is the correct answer.

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Answer:

b

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