Answer:
$102,080
Explanation:
Given that,
Service cost = $90,500
Interest rate = 9 %
Expected return on plan assets = $62,800
Prior service cost amortization = $10,300
Projected benefit obligation at January 1, 2017 = $712,900
Pension expense for the year 2017:
= Service cost + Interest cost - Expected return on plan assets + Prior service cost amortization
= $90,500 + ($712,900 × 9%) - $62,800 + $10,300
= $90,500 + $64,080 - $62,800 + $10,300
= $102,080
