Telephonix has a pension factor of 2.0% uses a 4% interest rate and has the following employees covered by a defined benefit program.

Ben has worked for 30 years. Company accountants think that he will work 5 more years and retire. He makes a $120,000 per year salary. The accountants also believe he will probably leave with a $140,000 annual salary. They expect his retirement to last 10 years.

1a.) Calculate the PBO for the following employee

1b.) Calculate interest expense and the service cost expense for the upcoming year