Data for 2018 Were as Follows: PBO, January 1, $240,000

question 174

Multiple Choice

Data for 2018 were as follows: PBO, January 1, $240,000 and December 31, $270,000; pension plan assets (fair value) January 1, $180,000, and December 31, $230,000. The projected benefit obligation was underfunded at the end of 2018 by:

• A) $30,000.
• B) $60,000.
• C) $20,000.
• D) $40,000.

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