Sandhill, Inc. has a defined-benefit pension plan covering its 50 employees. Sandhill agrees to amend its pension benefits. As a result, the projected benefit obligation increased by $3060000. Sandhill determined that all its employees are expected to receive benefits under the plan over the next 5 years. In addition, 10 employees are expected to retire or quit each year. Assuming that Sandhill uses the years-of-service method of amortization for prior service cost, the amount reported as amortization of prior service cost in year one after the amendment is $1020000. $714000. $612000. $204000. Save for Later