P Corporation's current ratio is $0\mathrm{.}5,$ while Q Company's current ratio is $1\mathrm{.}5.$ Both firms want to show their coming end$-$of$-$year financial statements. As part of the strategy to show a favorable financial position, each firm will double its current liabilities by adding short$-$term debt and placing the funds obtained in the cash account. Which of the statements below best describes the actual results of these transactions?

A$.$

The transactions will have no effect on the current ratios.

B$.$

The current ratios of both firms will be increased.

C$.$

The current ratios of both firms will be decreased.

D$.$

Only P Corporation's current ratio will be increased.

E$.$

Only Q Company's current ratio will be increased.