Question

this photograph shows an electric appliance from the 1920s and 1930s. dishwasher which statement describes a result of this innovation? a it forced consumers to buy larger houses in order to make room for these appliances. b it decreased the need for consumers to clean their tableware after meals in restaurants. c it decreased the amount of time consumers spent completing household chores. d it forced consumers back to school in order to learn how to operate these appliances.

Explanation:

A dishwasher is an appliance that automates the task of washing dishes. Before its widespread use, washing dishes by hand was a common household chore. By using a dishwasher, consumers could save time that would otherwise be spent on this task.

• Option A: There is no indication that dishwashers required consumers to buy larger houses.
• Option B: Dishwashers are for home use, not for cleaning tableware in restaurants.
• Option D: Operating a dishwasher does not typically require formal schooling.

Answer:

C. It decreased the amount of time consumers spent completing household chores.