Which of the following represents the basic question addressed by the risk/benefit ratio?

Which of the following represents the basic question addressed by the risk/benefit ratio?
A. Are the risks in a study greater than minimal risk?
B. Will the researcher’s reputation be enhanced or hurt by the study’s findings?
C. Are the benefits (to individual participants and society) of a study greater than the risks?
D. Are the benefits gained by individuals greater than the risks posed to society?