In the early 1900s, gasoline-powered tractors became part of the modern farm. In that same era, the modern combine harvester became common, allowing crops to be harvested mechanically and quickly. Today, both of these are a part of nearly all farming endeavors.


Which of these outcomes MOST LIKELY took place as a result of the events in this passage?

AFood became more scarce.

BFewer people were employed on farms.

CFarmers began to avoid using newer technologies.

DFarming became a highly profitable way to earn a living.