What made the Dutch and English East India companies so profitable? a. they partnered with indigenous populations
b. they had fair labor practices
c. they established trade monopolies
d. they sold products Europeans wanted

i believe D

Explanation:

The East India Company's rise was motivated by gaining profit through the trade of spices. At that time, spices were considered luxury goods imported from mysterious lands of the East. Many European countries wanted a share in this profitable venture.

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