Suppose That the Cumulative Default Probability for a Company for Years

question 1

Short Answer

Suppose that the cumulative default probability for a company for years one, two, three and four are 3%, 6.5%, 10% and 14.5% respectively.
i) What is the unconditional default probability for year four? _ _ _ _ _
ii) What is the default probability for year four conditional on no default in earlier years? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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