Investment options A and B are equally risky and have identical initial costs. Each investment will produce cash inflows of $20,000. Option A will pay $8,000 the first year followed by four annual payments of $3,000 each. Option B will pay five annual payments, starting in 1 year, of $4,000 each. Which one of the following statements is correct given these two investment options? Assume a positive rate of return.

Select one:

A. Option B has a higher net present value.

B. Neither investment should be undertaken.

C. Option A is the better investment.

D. Both options are of equal value.

E. Option B has a lower future value at Year 5.