How did closed-range ranching allow ranchers to turn a better profit?

Question

A.
Long cattle drives allowed ranchers to sell more cattle.
B.
Shorter cattle drives resulted in ranchers losing fewer cattle.
C.
Fewer railroads lowered ranchers’ transportation expenses.
D.
Fewer settlements gave ranchers more empty land for grazing.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is B. Shorter cattle drives resulted in ranchers losing fewer cattle.

Closed-range ranching allowed ranchers to keep their cattle closer to home, reducing the risks and losses associated with long drives to distant markets. This resulted in better management and higher profits.