From 1860 to 1910, miles of railroad track in operation increased from roughly ____ miles to _____ miles.

a. 1,000; 75,000
b. 10,000; 50,000
c. 30,000; 250,000
d. 75,000; 500,000


Ans: c. 30,000; 250,000

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