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The following defined pension data of Rydell Corp. apply to the year 2020.
Projected benefit obligation, 1/1/20 (before amendment) $562,000
Plan assets, 1/1/20 547,600
Pension liability 14,400
On January 1, 2020, Rydell Corp., through plan amendment, grants prior service benefits having a present value of 126,000
Settlement rate 10%
Service cost 57,800
Contributions (funding) 68700
Actual (expected) return on plan assets 48500
Benefits paid to retirees 40200
Prior service cost amortization for 2020 18400
Question 1: Prepare journal entry for pension expense and year end balance in related to pension account.