Section: Logical Reasoning

35) Landlord:When are you going to pay last month's rent?
Renter:First, I've already paid it. Secondly, I don't owe you anything. Third, not until you fix the heater.

The weakness in the renter's response is best expressed by which one of the following?

1. He contradicts himself.
2. He dislikes the landlord.
3. He assumes the landlord has a poor memory.
4. He repeats himself.
5. He makes no sense.

The renter's third statement contradicts his second statement. The renter states the rent has already been paid and then states that the renter will not pay the rent until the heater is fixed.