Answer: 15,500
Explanation:
From the question, we are informed that Belkin co provides medical care and insurance benefits to its retireees in the current year Belkin agrees to contribute 5% of the employees 310000 gross salaries to a terirement program.
The amount of employee benefits expense for the current period will be calculated as:
= 5% × 310,000
= 5/100 × 310,000
= 0.05 × 310,000
= 15,500