If inventories decline by more than analysts predict they will decline, this implies that

A$)$ actual investment will equal planned investment only when there is a planned change in inventories.

B$)$ actual investment spending was equal to than planned investment spending.

C$)$ actual investment spending was greater than planned investment spending.

D$)$ actual investment spending was less than planned investment spending.

E$)$ there is no relationship between actual investment spending and planned investment spending.