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The following information relates to the pension plan for the employees of Blossom Co.: 1/1/20 12/31/20 12/31/21 Accum. benefit obligation $ 7940000 $ 8360000 $

The following information relates to the pension plan for the employees of Blossom Co.:

1/1/20 12/31/20 12/31/21
Accum. benefit obligation $ 7940000 $ 8360000 $ 11300000
Projected benefit obligation 8465000 9158000 12707000
Fair value of plan assets 7625000 9620000 10754000
AOCI net (gain) or loss -0- (1382000 ) (1550000 )
Settlement rate (for year) 10% 10%
Expected rate of return (for year) 7% 6%

Blossom estimates that the average remaining service life is 16 years. Blossom's contribution was $1193000 in 2021 and benefits paid were $857000. The amount of AOCI (net gain) amortized in 2021 is

$36750.

$26250.

$17456.

$6956.

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