Answer:
a. $1,615,000
Explanation:
Calculation for what the Pension expense for 2017 is:
Service cost, $1,295,000
Add Interest on the projected benefit obligation $580,000
Less Expected return on plan assets, ($368,000) Less amortization of net gain ($132,000)
Add amortization of PSC, $240,000
Pension expense $1,615,000
Therefore Pension expense for 2017 is:$1,615,000