If a defined benefit pension funds actual rate of return

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If a defined benefit pension fund's actual rate of return is _____ than the actuarial assumed rate then the ___________.

Select one:

a. greater; employees will benefit

b. greater; firm's shareholders will benefit

c. lower; employees will benefit

d. lower; firm's shareholders will benefit

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