Claudia Clay Limited had a cost of goods purchased of $$250,000.$ The comparative balance sheet analysis revealed a $$10,000$ decrease in inventory and a $$20,000$ increase in accounts payable. What were Claudia Clay's cash payments to suppliers?

Select one:

A$.$ $$230,000$

B$.$ $$280,000$

C$.$ $$220,000$

D$.$ $$260,000$