How did mass production affect consumers? O As factories became more efficient, they hired fewer workers, making jobs scarce.
O The prices of mass produced goods decreased, making many items more affordable.
O Assembly lines reduced the variety of goods produced, so consumers had fewer choices.
O Mass-produced goods tended to have more defects, leaving consumers with worthless products.

O - The prices of mass produced goods decreased, making many items more affordable

Explanation:

Mass production allowed for goods to be made more cheaply, as they were no longer being manufactured painstakingly by hand. With the lowered cost of manufacturing, the prices of the goods also dropped, thus forth making many goods more affordable.

The prices of mass produced goods decreased, making many items more affordable

Explanation:

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