What Is the Pension Expense for the Following Plan? "The

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Multiple Choice

What is the pension expense for the following plan? "The plan requires the company to contribute $500 for each of its 1,000 employees. The plan hopes to accumulate enough funds so that each retiree receives $20,000 in the future; the company has no obligation to guarantee the investment returns."

• A)$500
• B)$20,000
• C)$500,000
• D)$20,000,000

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