Saturn, Inc. paid $ 5,000 on accounts payable. How does this transaction affect the accounting equation of Saturn?

A. assets decrease by $5,000 and equity increases by $5,000

B. assets decrease by $5,000 and liabilities decrease by $5,000

C. assets increase by $5,000 and liabilities increases by $5,000

D. assets increase by $5,000 and equity decreases by $5,000