During the initial COVID shutdowns in spring 2020, consumers found it difficult to purchase toilet paper at the store. Which of the following best explains why this happened?

a) Demand for domestic toilet paper suddenly increased as people were now staying home and some consumers were also hoarding essentials such as toilet paper. Until supply increased to meet the higher demand, there was a shortage.

b) Demand for domestic toilet paper suddenly increased as people were now staying home and some consumers were also hoarding essentials such as toilet paper. Until supply increased to meet the higher demand, there was a surplus of toilet paper.

c)

Supply of domestic toilet paper suddenly decreased as people were now staying home and some consumers were also hoarding essentials such as toilet paper. Until demand decreased to meet the lower supply, there was a shortage.

d)

1. Supply of domestic toilet paper suddenly increased as people were now staying home and some consumers were also hoarding essentials such as toilet paper. Until demand increased to meet the higher supply, there was a shortage.