Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Regardless of our preferences for cash today versus cash in the future, we should always maximize benefits first. We can then borrow or lend to shift cash flows through time and find our most preferred pattern of cash flows.
B) Regardless of our preferences for cash today versus cash in the future, we should always maximize present value first. We can then borrow or lend to shift cash flows through time and find our most preferred pattern of cash flows.
C) Regardless of our preferences for cash today versus cash in the future, we should always maximize net present value first. We can then borrow or lend to shift cash flows through time and find our most preferred pattern of cash flows.
D) Regardless of our preferences for cash today versus cash in the future, we should always minimize the cost first. We can then borrow or lend to shift cash flows through time and find our most preferred pattern of cash flows.