In Determining the Present Value of the Prospective Benefits (Often

question 54

Multiple Choice

In determining the present value of the prospective benefits (often referred to as the defined benefit obligation) , the following are considered by the actuary:

• A)retirement and mortality rate.
• B)interest rates.
• C)benefit provisions of the plan.
• D)all of these answer choices are considered.

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