Problem: Brett is much more familiar with chemicals than Ryan is because

My choice: Brett is a scientist.

Problem: Billie wanted to refresh her bedroom and decided to buy a new desk instead of a dresser because the

My choice: dresser was something unnecessary to replace.

Problem: On Sunday, Kenneth was cleaning the carpet instead of Leslie because

My choice: Leslie is a very disorganized person.

Problem: Patricia went to the bird cage in the zoo before Monica did because

My choice:
Patricia owned several birds themselves.