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A bank's loan book of Rs 200 crore has a probability of default of 2%, loss given default of 45% and exposure at default equal to the full book. What is the expected credit loss?

The expected credit loss is Rs 1.80 crore. It is calculated as probability of default 2% times loss given default 45% times exposure at default of Rs 200 crore.

  1. ARs 4.00 crore
  2. BRs 1.80 croreCorrect
  3. CRs 9.00 crore
  4. DRs 0.90 crore

Explanation

Expected loss = PD x LGD x EAD = 0.02 x 0.45 x 200 = Rs 1.80 crore. Rs 4 crore omits LGD. Rs 9 crore omits PD and uses LGD only.

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