Problem: Continue the following story.

The handful of old hardware in the new computer had to be replaced because the
OPTIONS:
- hardware was outdated.
- computer was outdated.
Here's how I want to continue it: hardware was outdated.

Problem: Continue the following story.

The man drank the coffee instead of the tea in the morning because the
OPTIONS:
- coffee was weaker.
- tea was weaker.
Here's how I want to continue it: tea was weaker.

Problem: Continue the following story.

Jane needed either a 15-year or 30-year mortgage for a house she wanted to buy. The
OPTIONS:
- 15-year was too short.
- 30-year was too short.
Here's how I want to continue it:
15-year was too short.