Which major corporate computing entity was founded directly from the evolution of Herman Hollerith’s Tabulating Machine Company? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which major corporate computing entity was founded directly from the evolution of Herman Hollerith’s Tabulating Machine Company?
A. Microsoft
B. Intel
C. IBM
D. Apple
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Hollerith's business merged with others to form the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR), which was renamed IBM (International Business Machines) in 1924.

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