A company is evaluating three projects: Project X is independent, Project Y is contingent on Project X$,$ and Project Z is mutually exclusive with Projects X and Y$.$ If Project X has an NPV of $-$$$1,000,000,$ Project Y has an NPV of $$2,500,000,$ and Project Z has an NPV of $$2,000,000,$ which of the following is most likely the correct course of action?

Group of answer choices

Reject Projects X and Y$,$ accept Project Z$.$

Accept Projects X and Y$,$ reject Project Z$.$

Accept all three projects.

Reject Project X$,$ accept Projects Y and Z$.$