The following pension-related data pertain to Metro Recreation's noncontributory, defined benefit pension plan for 2021:...

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The following pension-related data pertain to Metro Recreation's noncontributory, defined benefit pension plan for 2021: ($ in 000s) Jan. 1 Dec. 31 $4,400 $ 4,680 3,730 3,980 4,980 5,425 Projected benefit obligation Accumulated benefit obligation Plan assets (fair value) Interest (discount) rate, 6% Expected return on plan assets, 10% Prior service cost-AOCI (from Dec. 31, 2020, amendment) Net loss-AOCI Average remaining service life: 10 years Gain due to changes in actuarial assumptions Contributions to pension fund (end of year) Pension benefits paid (end of year) 870 518 44 370 325 Required: A. Prepare all appropriate journal entries to record pension related items in year 2021. B. Show pension related items in the partial balance sheets as of 12/31/2021 and income statement for the year ends at 12/31/2021

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