On January 1, 2024, DeSoto Industries' accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was $75 million. Retiree benefits of $9 million were paid at the end of 2024. Service cost for 2024 is $21 million. Estimates and assumptions regarding future health care costs were revised in 2024, causing the actuary to revise downward the estimate of the APBO by $2 million. The actuary's discount rate is 8% . There were no other pertinent account balances at the end of 2024. What is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2024?

On January 1, 2024, DeSoto Industries' accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was $75 million. Retiree benefits of $9 million were paid at the end of 2024. Service cost for 2024 is $21 million. Estimates and assumptions regarding future health care costs were revised in 2024, causing the actuary to revise downward the estimate of the APBO by $2 million. The actuary's discount rate is 8% . There were no other pertinent account balances at the end of 2024. What is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2024?

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