a$.$ Global used $$20\mathrm{.}6$ million of its available cash to repay $$20\mathrm{.}6$ million of its long$-$term debt. $($Select the best choice below.$)$

A$.$ Long$-$term liabilities would increase by $$20\mathrm{.}6$ million, and cash would increase by the same amount. The book value of equity would be unchanged.

B$.$ Long$-$term liabilities would decrease by $$20\mathrm{.}6$ million, and cash would increase by the same amount. The book value of equity would be unchanged.

C$.$ Long$-$term liabilities would decrease by $$20\mathrm{.}6$ million, and cash would decrease by the same amount. The book value of equity would be unchanged.

D$.$ Long$-$term liabilities would decrease by $$20\mathrm{.}6$ million, and cash would decrease by the same amount. The book value of equity would change by $$20\mathrm{.}6.$