Answer:
The service cost component of pension expense for the year ended December 31 is $124 million
Explanation:
Projected benefit obligation, December 31 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $475 Â
Less: Projected benefit obligation, January 1 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â -$370 Â
Less: Interest cost = -37 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â =370*10%
Add: Benefit payments to retirees                 $56 Â
Service cost                                  $124 million