Table:
|  | August 31, |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2019 | 2018 |
| Projected benefit obligation | $174,690 | $161,104 |
| Accumulated benefit obligation | $161,729 | $152,380 |
| Fair value of plan assets | $158,101 | $151,715 |
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Accumulated Benefit Obligation
The following table provides information for the plans with an accumulated benefit obligation for fiscal years 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):
Question:
What was the change in Accumulated benefit obligation between 2018 and 2019?
Answer: $161729-$152380 = 9349