Hello teacher please solve this questions general accounting The following information is provided regarding a company's pension plan:Service costProjected benefit obligation, Jan. 1Fair value plan assets, Jan. 1$640,0004,500,0003,750,000Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost for the year 250,000Interest costEmployer contribution to fundExpected (and actual) return on plan assetsWhat is pension expense?8%845,00010%

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