Assume that Western Exploration Corp. is considering the acquisition of Ogden Drilling Company. The latter...

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Assume that Western Exploration Corp. is considering the acquisition of Ogden Drilling Company. The latter has a $400,000 tax loss carnyforward. Projected earnings for the Westem Exploration Corp are as follows: 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.)

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