Question

why did president carter want to reduce rules for businesses?
to increase the price of oil and gas
to lower costs for government and
consumers
to lower costs for businesses and consumers
to increase the price of consumer goods

Explanation:

President Carter's deregulation efforts targeted reducing unnecessary business regulations. This was intended to cut operational costs for businesses, which would then ideally lead to lower prices for consumers by reducing the costs businesses passed on. The other options are incorrect: increasing oil/gas prices or consumer goods prices was not the goal, and the focus was not on government cost reduction.

Answer:

To lower costs for businesses and consumers