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

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the pension expense for the following plan? "The company must contribute $100/year for each of its 500 employees. The plan hopes to accumulate enough funds so that each retiree receives $10,000 in the future; the plan does not guarantee the investment returns to the employees."

• A)$100
• B)$10,000
• C)$50,000
• D)$5,000,000

Recognize exceptions to the rule requiring consideration, including promissory estoppel and modifications under the UCC.

Distinguish between bilateral and unilateral contracts and their respective considerations.

Assess the role of adequacy of consideration in contract enforcement and exceptions related to fraud.

Explain the preexisting duty rule and its exceptions, including additional work and unforeseen circumstances.

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