Your question is Explain NPV to a Non-Finance Person. Take a moment with it on the right.
Talk me through your thinking if you like. When you're confident, submit your answer and I'll grade it like a real screen (7/10 or better passes).
How would you explain NPV to someone without a finance background.
Explain the intuition in plain English, then use a simple numerical illustration to show how timing and the discount rate affect the answer. Clarify what a positive, zero, or negative NPV means for an investment decision.