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The following refers to the pension spreadsheet (columns have missing amounts) for the current year for Pancho Villa Enterprises (PVE). ($ in millions) debit (credit)

The following refers to the pension spreadsheet (columns have missing amounts) for the current year for Pancho Villa Enterprises (PVE).

($ in millions) debit (credit) PBO Plan Assets Prior Service Cost Net (Gain) Loss Pension Expense Cash Net Pension (Liability) Asset
Beginning balance 450 60 55 50
Service cost (85)
Interest cost (25)
Expected return on assets 55
Gain/loss on assets 3
Amortization of:
Prior service cost
Net gain/loss (1)
Loss on PBO (65)
Contributions to fund 40
Retiree benefits paid
Ending balance

(530)

54

122

What is the PBO at the beginning of the year? a. 160, b. 400, c. 500, d. 610

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