What amount should lee report as pension expense


The following information pertains to Lee Corp's defined benefit pension plan for 20X8:

Service cost $160,000
Actual & expected return on plan assets 35,000
Unexpected loss on plan assets related
to a 20X8 disposal of a segment 40,000
Amortization of unrecognized prior
service cost 5,000
Annual interest on pension obligation 50,000

What amount should Lee report as pension expense in its 20X8 income statement?

a. $250,000
b. $220,000
c. $210,000
d. $180,000

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