On January 1, 2023, Ridge Road Company acquired 20 percent of the voting shares of Sauk Trail, Incorporated, for $3,100,000 in cash. Both companies provide commercial Internet support services but serve markets in different industries. Ridge Road made the investment to gain access to Sauk Trails board of directors and thus facilitate future cooperative agreements between the two firms. Ridge Road quickly obtained several seats on Sauk Trails board, which gave it the ability to significantly influence Sauk Trails operating and investing activities.

The January 1, 2023, carrying amounts and corresponding fair values for Sauk Trails assets and liabilities follow:

Assets and LiabilitiesCarrying AmountFair ValueCash and Receivables$ 130,000$ 130,000Computing Equipment5,180,0006,020,000Patented Technology120,0004,040,000Trademark170,0002,040,000Liabilities(205,000)(205,000)

Also, as of January 1, 2023, Sauk Trails computing equipment had a seven-year remaining estimated useful life. The patented technology was estimated to have a four-year remaining useful life. The trademark's useful life was considered indefinite. Ridge Road attributed to goodwill any unidentified excess cost.

During the next two years, Sauk Trail reported the following net income and dividends:

YearsNet IncomeDividends Declared2023$ 1,840,000$ 170,00020242,025,000180,000

Required:

How much of Ridge Roads $3,100,000 payment for Sauk Trail is attributable to goodwill?

What amount should Ridge Road report for its equity in Sauk Trails earnings on its income statements for 2023 and 2024?

What amount should Ridge Road report for its investment in Sauk Trail on its balance sheets at the end of 2023 and 2024?