The Following Refers to the Pension Spreadsheet (Columns Have Missing

question 55

Multiple Choice

The following refers to the pension spreadsheet (columns have missing amounts) for the current year for Pancho Villa Enterprises (PVE) .
- What was PVE's pension expense for the year?

• A) $250.
• B) $50.
• C) $68.
• D) $62.

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