Now assume sales for Quality Shipping Company $($introduced in Question $2)$ still equal $$9\mathrm{.}0$ million, all of which are still credit sales. However, the firm now maintains a DSO of $23$ days. Determine the firm$$s reduction or increase in Accounts Receivable at the new level of DSO. For your calculation, again, assume a $360-$day year.

A$.$ Increase by $$225,000$

B$.$ Increase by $$142,500$

C$.$ Decrease by $$125,000$

D$.$ Decrease by $$142,500$

E$.$ Decrease by $$225,000$