(Solved): The new owner thinks that inventories are excessive and can be lowered to the point where the curr ...

The new owner thinks that inventories are excessive and can be lowered to the point where the current ratio is equal to the industry average, \( 2 \times \), without affecting sales or net income. If inventories are sold and not replaced (thus reducing the current ratio to \( 2 \times \) ), if the funds generated are used to reduce common equity (stock can be repurchased at book value), and if no other changes occur, by how much will the ROE change? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places. ROE will by percentage points. What will be the firm's new quick ratio? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.