EMC CORP
| 2013 | FY |
The components of the change in benefit obligation of the Pension Plan is as follows (table in millions):
December 31,
2013
December 31,
2012
Benefit obligation, at beginning of year
$
539
$
483
Interest cost
20
21
Benefits paid
(18
)
(17
)
Actuarial (gain) loss
(46
)
52
Benefit obligation, at end of year
$
495
$
539
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