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Explanation / Answer

Solution:

1. Expected postretirement benefit obligation 2018 is the present value i.e. $52,000

2. accumulated postretirement benefit obligation = $4,000

EPBO 2017 x fraction earned = EPBO 2018

$52,000 x 2/(2 + 24) = $4,000

3. expected postretirement benefit obligation = $56,160

EPBO 2017 x to accrue interest = EPBO 2018

$52,000 x 1.08 = $56,160

4. accumulated postretirement benefit obligation = $6,480

EPBO 2017 x fraction earned = EPBO 2018

$56,160 x 3/26 = $6,480