On January 1, 2023, Ridge Road Company acquired 25 percent of the voting shares of Sauk Trail, Incorporated, for $3,500,000 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 Trail's board of directors and thus facilitate future cooperative agreements between the two firms. Ridge Road quickly obtained several seats on Sauk Trail's board, which gave it the ability to significantly influence Sauk Trail's operating and Investing activities. The January 1, 2023, carrying amounts and corresponding fair values for Sauk Trail's assets and liabilities follow: Assets and Liabilities Cash and Receivables Computing Equipment Patented Technology Trademark Liabilities Carrying Amount Fair Value $ 150,000 5,360,000 $ 150,000 6,340,000 140,000 4,080,000 190,000 (225,000) 2,080,000 (225,000) Also, as of January 1, 2023, Sauk Trail's 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 Trall reported the following net Income and dividends: Dividends Declared Years 2023 Net Income $ 1,880,000 2024 2,065,000 $ 190,000 200,000 Required: a. How much of Ridge Road's $3,500,000 payment for Sauk Trail is attributable to goodwill? b. What amount should Ridge Road report for its equity in Sauk Trail's earnings on its income statements for 2023 and 2024? c. What amount should Ridge Road report for its Investment In Sauk Trail on its balance sheets at the end of 2023 and 2024? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Req A Req B and C b. What amount should Ridge Road report for its equity in Sauk Trail's earnings on its income statements for 2023 and 2024? c. What amount should Ridge Road report for its investment in Sauk Trail on its balance sheets at the end of 2023 and 2024? Items b. Equity in Sauk Trail's earnings c. Investment in Sauk Trail 2023 2024 < Req A Ren E and CES