Detailed Answer
Answer (B) is correct. The net present value (NPV) method computes the discounted present value of future cash inflows to determine whether they are greater than the initial cash outflow. The discount rate (cost of capital or hurdle rate) must be known to discount the future cash inflows. If the NPV is positive (present value of future cash inflows exceeds initial cash outflow), the project should be accepted. If the NPV is negative, the project should be rejected.