Answer:
c. $82,200
Explanation:
Calculation to determine what Seda's projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2017 was:
Actuarial estimate of projected benefit obligation at January 1, 2017 $72,000
Add Interest cost $7,200
Add Service costs for 2017 $18,000
Less Pension benefits paid during 2017 ($15,000)
Projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2017 $82,200
Theretore Seda's projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2017 was:$82,200