I need help solving the following problems. I would like to see each step explained if possible.

1. Harrison Company owns 20,000 of the 50,000 outstanding shares of Taylor, Inc. common stock. During 2015, Taylor earns $1,000,000 and pays cash dividends of $800,000. If the beginning balance in the investment account was $625,000, the balance at December 31, 2015 should be

2.Kimm, Inc. acquired 30% of Carne Corp.'s voting stock on January 1, 2007 for $400,000. During 2007, Carne earned $160,000 and paid dividends of $100,000. Kimm's 30% interest in Carne gives Kimm the ability to exercise significant influence over Carne's operating and financial policies. During 2008, Carne earned $200,000 and paid dividends of $60,000 on April 1 and $60,000 on October 1. On July 1, 2008, Kimm sold half of its stock in Carne for $264,000 cash.

The carrying amount of this investment in Kimm's December 31, 2007 balance sheet should be