
Use the SLN function to calculate straight-line
depreciation
Here we want to calculate the straight-line depreciation of an
investment. Use the SLN function, which returns the straight-line
depreciation of an asset for one period.
SLN(cost, salvage, life)
cost: The asset’s initial cost.
salvage: The value of the asset at the end of the depreciation.
life: The number of periods over which the asset is depreciated.
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To calculate depreciation:
1. In cell B1 enter the initial cost.
2. In cell B2 enter the number of periods as years.
3. Enter the salvage in cell B3.
4. Calculate the depreciation in the fifth year in cell B5 with
the following formula: =SLN($B$1,$B$3,$B$2) ...