The invention of the common mechanical cash layout system tracking mechanism was expanded by which major corporation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The invention of the common mechanical cash layout system tracking mechanism was expanded by which major corporation?
A. Microsoft
B. IBM
C. NCR (National Cash Register) under John H. Patterson
D. Xerox
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
NCR purchased Ritty's early patents and scaled mechanical register verification across retail networks globally.
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