Which group benefited the most from railroad pools and monopolies?

Railroad pools and monopolies let railroads coordinate prices and control routes, which often meant favorable rates for customers shipping large volumes or over long distances. Large companies could negotiate bulk rates and had more shipping power than small farmers. Passengers were not the main beneficiaries of railroad freight arrangements, so B, large companies shipping goods in large quantities or over long distances, is correct.

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