For the economic analysis where benefits and costs are different for 2 alternatives, if the results are present value of A equal to $438 and present value of B equal to $250. Which alternative will be preferred and why?

Select one:

Alternative A because it maximizes the difference of the present value of the benefits minus the present value of the costs

Alternative B because it minimizes the present value of costs

Alternative A because it minimizes the present value of costs

Alternative B because it maximizes the difference of the present value of the benefits minus the present value of the costs