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Question
A pension fund will owe $15 million to retirees in 20 years. An actuary assumes a 6% rate of return on the funds invested in the pension plan, but the fund actually earns 8%. The pension plan receives annual contributions from the company sponsor. If the 8% rate of return is expected to continue, by how much can the company reduce its pension payments per year?A. $65,437
B. $79,985
C. $89,462
D. $95,320
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