The 2022 data for Mars, Inc.'s defined benefit pension plan is as follows: PBO, January 1, $ 245,000 and December 31, $278, 000; pension plan assets (fair value) January 1, $188,000, and December 31, $236,000. The pension plan was underfunded at the end of 2022 by: Multiple Choice $33,000. $48,000. $57,000. $42,000.

The 2022 data for Mars, Inc.'s defined benefit pension plan is as follows: PBO, January 1, $ 245,000 and December 31, $278, 000; pension plan assets (fair value) January 1, $188,000, and December 31, $236,000. The pension plan was underfunded at the end of 2022 by: Multiple Choice $33,000. $48,000. $57,000. $42,000.

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Chapter19: Accounting For Post Retirement Benefits

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