Assume that Western Exploration Corp. is considering the acquisition of Ogden Drilling Company. The latter has a $$580,000$ tax loss carryforward. Projected earnings for the Western Exploration Corp. are as follows:

$201120122013$ Total Values

Before$-$tax income $ $250,000$ $ $270,000$ $ $390,000$ $ $910,000$

Taxes $(35\%)87,50094,500136,500318,500$

Income available to stockholders $ $162,500$ $ $175,500$ $ $253,500$ $ $591,500$

a$.$ How much will the total taxes of Western Exploration Corp. be reduced as a result of the tax loss carryforward? $($Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to the nearest whole dollar.$)$

b$.$ How much will the total income available to stockholders be for the three years if the acquisition occurs? $($Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answers to the nearest whole dollar.$)$