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question 25

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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 $756,000 in 2016 and benefits paid were $564,000.
-The interest expense for 2016 is

• A)$537,840.
• B)$607,200.
• C)$657,360.
• D)$880,440.

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Profits

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Nonparticipating

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Non-cumulative

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Non-cumulative

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