Information on Entity A’s defined benefit plan is as follows: PV of DBO – Jan. 1, 20x1  2,000,000 FVPA – Jan.1, 20x1  1,800,000 PV of DBO – Dec. 31, 20x1  2,900,000 FVPA, end. – Dec. 31, 20x1  2,600,000 Current service cost     400,000 Actuarial loss     200,000 Return on plan assets     120,000 Discount rate 10% How much is the component of the20x1 defined benefit cost to be recognized in profit or loss? 420,000 560,000 680,000 400,000

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Information on Entity A’s defined benefit plan is as follows:

PV of DBO – Jan. 1, 20x1

 2,000,000

FVPA – Jan.1, 20x1

 1,800,000

PV of DBO – Dec. 31, 20x1

 2,900,000

FVPA, end. – Dec. 31, 20x1

 2,600,000

Current service cost

    400,000

Actuarial loss

    200,000

Return on plan assets

    120,000

Discount rate

10%

How much is the component of the20x1 defined benefit cost to be recognized in profit or loss?

  1. 420,000

  2. 560,000

  3. 680,000

  4. 400,000

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