Kirabo's International restaurant supply company offers a group discount for orders exceeding $20.$ Two firms are taking advantage of this offer. Sales to Company A averages $$25,000$ of annual sales, has a $18\%$ profit margin and an expected lifetime of $8$ years. Company B averages $$22,000$ of annual sales, has a $20\%$ profit margin and an expected lifetime of $9$ years. Which is the more important customer based on the higher expected lifetime value? Assume a $7\%$ discount rate.

Company B because its NPV $=$$$25,349$

Company B because its NPV $=$$$28,667$

Company A because its NPV $=$$$26,871$

Company A because its NPV $=$$$29,654$