$13)$ The following statement regarding the Economic Order Quantity $($EOQ$)$ is true:

A$)$ The EOQ represents the order quantity that minimizes inventory holding cost

B$)$ The EOQ represents the average inventory for the year

C$)$ The EOQ is greater than the Reordering point

D$)$ The expected number of orders increases with increases in the EOQ

E$)$ None of the above