The utilitarianism ethical theory involves a cost$-$benefit analysis. What does this cost$-$benefit analysis involve?

A determination of consequences regarding the action in question, an assessment of what will follow when the action is pursued, and a choice among alternative actions that will produce the categorical imperative.

A determination of which individuals have the greater rights in the situation, an assessment of the comparative strength of these rights, and the choice of the greater right.

A determination of which individuals will be affected by the action in question, an assessment of the negative and positive effects of alternative actions on these individuals, and a choice among alternative actions that will produce maximum societal utility.

A determination of what religious beliefs will be furthered by the action in question, an assessment of the negative and positive effects of alternative religious actions on these beliefs, and a choice among alternative actions that will produce a furtherance of these beliefs.