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A company adopted a defined benefit pension plan on December 15, 2021. The provisions of the plan were not made retroactive to prior years. Service cost was $40 million for 2021 and $300 million for 2022. The actuary recommends 5% as the appropriate discount rate. Year-end funding was $50 million for 2021 and $220 million for 2022. The actual return on plan assets was 10%. No retiree benefits were paid. Required: Calculate the following amounts as of both December 31, 2021, and December 31, 2022: a. Projected benefit obligation. b. Plan assets. c. Net pension asset or net pension liability.

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