What Is the Total Pension Expense for the Following Plan

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is the total pension expense for the following plan after 5 years? "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)$2,500
• B)$100,000
• C)$2,500,000
• D)$20,000,000

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