If corporate bonds are traded 12% above the government bond rate of 8% and the recovery rate on defaulted loan is 50%. What is the likelihood that the related bank loan will be defaulted on?

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If corporate bonds are traded 12% above the government bond rate of 8% and
the recovery rate on defaulted loan is 50%. What is the likelihood that the
related bank loan will be defaulted on?
Transcribed Image Text:If corporate bonds are traded 12% above the government bond rate of 8% and the recovery rate on defaulted loan is 50%. What is the likelihood that the related bank loan will be defaulted on?
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