Table:
0
A
B
C
1
For the years ended December 31,
2
2018
2019
3
$NT (In Thousands)
$NT (In Thousands)
4
Defined benefit obligation at beginning of year
$(5,671,058)
$(5,620,509)
5
Items recognized as profit or loss:
6
Service cost
(24,477)
(21,043)
7
Interest cost
(61,247)
(51,146)
8
Subtotal
(85,724)
(72,189)
9
Remeasurements recognized in other comprehensive income (loss):
10
Arising from changes in financial assumptions
(91,350)
(114,976)
11
Experience adjustments
(5,907)
180,095
12
Subtotal
(97,257)
65,119
13
Benefits paid
233,530
216,510

Questions and formulas:
Question: What is the average Service cost?
Formula: (B6+C6) / 2
Formula2: (B6+C6) / 2
Level: Calculation
Question: What is the average interest cost?
Formula: (B7+C7) / 2
Formula2: (B7+C7) / 2
Level: Calculation
Question: What is the increase/ (decrease) in Benefits paid from 2018 to 2019?
Formula: C13-B13
Formula2: C13-B13
Level: Calculation