The Southwick Company has the following balance sheet ($000):

Evaluate the impact of each of the following (independent) financial decisions on Southwick's current, quick, and debt-to-equity ratios:

a. The firm reduces its inventories by $500,000 through more efficient inventory management procedures and invests the proceeds in marketable securities.

b. The firm decides to purchase 20 new delivery trucks for a total of $500,000 and pays for them by selling marketable securities.

c. The firm borrows $500,000 from its bank through a short-term loan (seasonal financing) and invests the proceeds in inventory.

d. Southwick borrows $2,000,000 from its bank through a 5-year loan (interest due annually, principal due at maturity) and uses the proceeds to expand its plant.

e. The firm sells $2,000,000 (net) in common stock and uses the proceeds to expand its plant.