Table:
|  | Years Ended March 31, |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2019 | 2018 |
| Fair value of plan assets | $90,365 | $84,718 |
| Less: projected benefit obligations | 143,662 | 128,915 |
| Underfunded status | $(53,297) | $(44,197) |
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The funded status of the plans was as follows:
(in thousands)
Question:
What is the increase in the fair value of plan assets from 2018 to 2019?
Answer: $90365 - $84718 = 5647