Review the following financial statements for BCD Corporation:

Income Statement ($ millions)

• Sales: $5,500
• Cost of Sales: $3,000
• Gross Profit: $2,500
• Operating Expenses: $1,800
• Operating Profit: $700
• Interest Expense: $150
• Tax Expense: $100
• Net Income: $450

Balance Sheet ($ millions)

• Current Assets:
  • Cash: $80
  • Accounts Receivable: $400
  • Inventory: $500
  • Total Current Assets: $980
• Non-current Assets:
  • Property, Plant & Equipment: $1,800
  • Other Long-term Assets: $720
  • Total Non-current Assets: $2,520
  • Total Assets: $3,500
• Current Liabilities:
  • Trade Payables: $350
  • Short-term Loans: $200
  • Total Current Liabilities: $550
• Long-term Liabilities:
  • Long-term Debt: $1,000
  • Total Liabilities: $1,550
• Equity:
  • Common Stock: $200
  • Retained Earnings: $1,750
  • Total Equity: $1,950
  • Total Liabilities & Equity: $3,500

Requirements:

a) Suggest methods for BCD Corporation to secure $100 million for a new plant without using its cash reserves. b) Calculate the quick ratio. c) Determine the return on equity (ROE). d) Assess the interest coverage ratio.