Consider the following balance sheet for DEF Enterprises as of December 31, 2023, to evaluate its financial stability and performance.

DEF Enterprises Balance Sheet	As of December 31, 2023
Assets
Current Assets
Cash	$25,000
Accounts Receivable	$45,000
Inventory	$30,000
Prepaid Expenses	$5,000
Total Current Assets	$105,000
Non-Current Assets
Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE)	$180,000
Less: Accumulated Depreciation	$60,000
Net PPE	$120,000
Intangible Assets (Trademarks)	$15,000
Total Assets	$240,000
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable	$30,000
Short-term Debt	$20,000
Accrued Liabilities	$5,000
Total Current Liabilities	$55,000
Non-Current Liabilities
Long-term Debt	$40,000
Total Liabilities	$95,000
Shareholders' Equity
Common Stock	$100,000
Retained Earnings	$45,000
Total Shareholders' Equity	$145,000
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$240,000

Questions:

1. Compute the quick ratio and discuss its implications for the company's immediate liquidity position.
2. Calculate the equity multiplier and explain its relevance in understanding the company’s use of financial leverage.
3. Determine the return on assets (ROA) using the provided data and discuss what this metric indicates about the company's profitability relative to its total assets.