The Office of Price Administration began rationing, or limiting the availability of, many consumer products to make sure enough were available for

a. military use.

b. the elderly.

c. children.

d. schools.

The Office of Price Administration began rationing, or limiting the availability of, many consumer products to make sure enough were available for military use. The correct option in regards to the given question is option "a". America is the country where people feel that there can be no shortage of foods. During the time of depression, people had enough to eat if they could afford to buy it. It all changed as soon as United States entered into war during the years 1941 and 1942. Things started to change dramatically and people started facing shortage of foods. This led to the rationing system.