Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
Ms. Novak has suggested that our schools let students take statistics instead of algebra to graduate. Frankly, it is puzzling to me that she thinks algebra is a useless subject.
A. circular reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself
B. straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
C. slippery slope fallacy: the false assumption that a small first step will lead to extreme consequences
Pick the correct answer from the listed options and provide the letter of the selected option.

B