During world war ii, the united states government was forced to ration consumer goods like gasoline, tires, sugar, and coffee. which is the best description of the purpose behind rationing during war time?

a) the supply of these goods was low and the demand for them was low.
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b) the supply of these goods was high but the demand for them was low.
c) the supply of these goods was low but the demand for them was high.
d) the supply of these goods was high and the demand for them was high.