The Hazard Rate for a Firm Evolves as Follows $$\lambda ( t ) = 0.2 + 0.5 t$$

question 18

Multiple Choice

The hazard rate for a firm evolves as follows: $$\lambda ( t ) = 0.2 + 0.5 t$$ .The probability of the firm defaulting in the next year is:

• A)0.24
• B)0.36
• C)0.48
• D)0.60

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