Use the Following Information for Questions 80 Through 84

question 135

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions 80 through 84.
The following information relates to the pension plan for the employees of Turner Co.: Turner estimates that the average remaining service life is 16 years. Turner's contribution was $882,000 in 2015 and benefits paid were $658,000.
-The interest cost for 2015 is

• A) $627,480.
• B) $708,400.
• C) $766,920.
• D) $1,027,180.

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