Kath Company's pension plan began on 1/1/20. During 2020 it earned$21 more on its assets than it expected and changes in actuarialassumptions caused the PBO to increase by $13.In 2021, actual earnings on plan assets was $9 and expected returnwas $14. During 2021, actuaries determined that life expectancies arelonger than originally estimated, causing the PBO to change by $12.Gain/loss did not need to be amortized in 2020 or 2021.What is unamortized gain or loss on 12/31/21? Provide a dollaramount and circle gain or loss.

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