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SLN function

Returns the straight-line depreciation of an asset for one period

Syntax

SLN(cost, salvage, life)

Square brackets indicate optional arguments.

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredMeaning
costYesThe initial cost of the asset.300000
salvageYesThe value at the end of the depreciation (sometimes called the salvage value of the asset).75000
lifeYesThe number of periods over which the asset is depreciated (sometimes called the useful life of the asset).10

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Calculate straight-line depreciation

=SLN(1000,100,3)

Calculate straight-line depreciation. The result is checked against a separately authored expected value for the supplied table. You can edit the data to explore the rule.

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=SLN(1000,100,3)

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The initial cost of the asset.

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