alleryStart learning →In a defined contribution plan, what is known in advance?
AThe contribution to be paid
BThe final pension amount
CThe employee's retirement age
DThe investment return earned
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The contribution to be paid
The contribution rate is set by the plan, but the eventual payout depends on the account balance, which is unknown until it is calculated.
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