Satum company, paid $$8,000$ on accounts payable How does this transaction affect the accounting equation of Saturn?

A$.$ Assets increase by $$8,000$ and equity decreases by $$8,000$

B$.$ Assets increase by $$8,000$ and liabilities increase by $$8,000$

C$.$ Assels decrease by $$8,000$ and equity increases by $$8,000.$

D$.$ Assets decrease by $$8,000$ and liabilities decrease by $$8,000.$