Midland Company follows U.S. GAAP for its external financial reporting whereas Bailey Company follows IFRS for its external financial reporting. The amount contributed by Midland for its defined contribution plan for 2015 amounted to $55,000 and the amount contributed by Bailey for its defined contribution plan for 2015 amounted to $76,000. The remaining service lives of employees at both firms is estimated to be 10 years. What is the amount of expense related to pension costs recognized by each company in its income statement for the year ended December 31, 2015? Midland Bailey

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A. $55,000 $ 7,600

B. $ 5,500 $ 7,600

C. $ 5,500 $76,000

D. $55,000 $76,000