SYD function
Returns the sum-of-years' digits depreciation of an asset for a specified period
Syntax
SYD(cost, salvage, life, per)Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cost | Yes | The initial cost of the asset.300000 |
| salvage | Yes | The value at the end of the depreciation (sometimes called the salvage value of the asset).75000 |
| life | Yes | The number of periods over which the asset is depreciated (sometimes called the useful life of the asset).10 |
| per | Yes | The period and must use the same units as life.10 |
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Calculate first-period sum-of-years depreciation
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