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If a bond has an annual probability of default of 6%, 10% and 12% in years...

If a bond has an annual probability of default of 6%, 10% and 12% in years 1, 2 and 3 respectively, what is the probability that it will not be in default at the end of year 3?     

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To calculate probability of no default at the end of third year. Issuer shall not default in year 1 and year 2 also.

Probability of not default in year3=(1-6%)*(1-10%)*(1-12%)

Probability of not default in year 3 = 74.45%.

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