Purple Fleur $5A_4$ a retailer of floral products, reported cost of goods sold for the year of $$75$ million. Total assets increased by $$55$ million, but inventory declined by $$6$ million. Total liabilities increased by $$45$ million, and accounts payable increased by $$2$ millian. The cash paid by the company to its suppliers is most likely closest to:

a$.$ $$67$ million.

b$.$ $$79$ million.

c$.$ $$83$ million.