Which of the following newspaper headlines is a positive statement? Which of the following newspaper headlines is a normative statement? Why?

Statement $1$

Nuclear energy costs less than oil.

Statement $2$

The minimum wage should be increased.

A$.$ Statement $2$ is a positive statement because it can't be tested. Statement $1$ is a positive statement because it can't be tested.

B$.$ Statement $1$ is a normative statement because it can be tested. Statement $2$ is a positive statement because it can't be tested.

C$.$ Statement $1$ is a positive statement because it can be tested. Statement $2$ is a normative statement because it can't be tested.

D$.$ Statement $2$ is a positive statement because it can be tested. Statement $1$ is a normative statement because it can't be tested.