Required information Information pertaining to a company's defined benefit pension plan is provided below. 2021 Beginning 2021 Ending ($ in thousands) Balances Balances Projected benefit obligation $2,900 ??? Plan assets $2,700 $3,244 Additional information: Benefits paid, $324 Actual return on plan assets, $135 Service cost, $174 Discount (interest) rate, 6% There were no changes in actuarial estimates and assumptions regarding the PBO. Use the information above to answer the questions below. Determine employer contributions to the plan. (Click to select) $868 $907 $355 $733 $409