Suppose a company's quick ratio is $1\mathrm{.}8.$ If the company were to repay some accounts payable using cash, which of the following would be TRUE?

A$)$

The numerator and denominator would decrease by equal amounts, resulting in a higher quick ratio.

B$)$

The numerator would not change, but the denominator would decrease, resulting in a higher quick ratio.

C$)$

The numerator would decrease by more than the denominator, resulting in a lower quick ratio.

D$)$

The numerator and denominator would decrease by equal amounts, leaving the quick ratio unchanged.