Question-
The following information relates to the pension plan for the employees of Turner Co.: Turner estimates that the average remaining service life is 16 years. Turner's contribution was $378,000 in 2013 and benefits paid were $282,000.
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1/1/12
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1/1/13
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1/1/14
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Projected benefit obligation
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2,790,000
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2,988,000
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4,002,000
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Fair value of plan assets
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2,550,000
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3,120,000
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3,444,000
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AOCI- net (gain) or loss
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-0-
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(432,000)
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(480,000)
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Settlement rate (for year)
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11%
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11%
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Expected rate of return (for year)
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8%
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7%
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Turner estimates that the average remaining service life is 16 years. Turner's contribution was $378,000 in 2013 and benefits paid were $282,000.
The actual return on plan assets in 2013 is
a. $204,000.
b. $228,000.
c. $294,000.
d. $324,000.
Additional information-
This problem relates to Basics Accounting and explanation the calculation of the actual return on plan assets for the year.