With no explanation, chose the best option from "A" or "B". Alec bought a phone off of eBay to give to his cousin, but the battery turned out to be faulty. Alec wants to give a gift to his cousin.

A: Alec tells his cousin what he planned on giving him and gives him money instead.
B: Alec gives his cousin the phone and tells him that it's a new phone.
A.