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In mid-2009, Rite Aid had CCC-rated, 15-year bonds outstanding with a yield to maturity of 17.3%. At the time, similar maturty Tre believe Rite Aid's bonds have a beta of 0.31 . The expected loss rate of these bonds in the event of default is 57% a. What annual probability of default would be consistent with the yield to maturity of these bonds in mid-2009? b. In mid-2015, Rite-Aid's'bonds had a yield of 7.3%, while similar maturity Treasuries had a yield of 1.3%. What probability of defa 10 maturity of 17.3%. At the time, similar maturity Treasuries had a yield of 2%. Suppose the market risk premium is 5% and you bonds in the event of default is 57%. unity of these bonds in mid-2009? easuries had a yield of 1.3%. What probability of default would you estimate now? aturity of these bonds in mid-2009