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Transcribed Image Text:United Airlines reported the following (in
millions):
• Service cost = $520
• Interest on P. B. O.
=
$910
=
$700
• Return on plan assets
• Amortization of prior service cost
• Amortization of net loss
=
$140
=
$22
Compute United Airlines' pension expense.
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