The following information is available for the pension plan of Cullumber Company for the year 2025.Actual and expected return on plan assetsBenefits paid to retireesContributions (funding)Interest/discount ratePrior service cost amortizationProjected benefit obligation, January 1, 2025Service cost(a)Compute pension expense for the year 2025.Pension expense for 2025$15,50038,30088,4009%8,500550,00061,100

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