DDB

The DDB function calculates the depreciation of an asset for a specified period using the double-declining balance method.

Sample Usage

DDB(100,50,10,2)

DDB(A2,A3,A4,A5,2.25)

Syntax

DDB(cost, salvage, life, period, [factor])

• cost - The initial cost of the asset.
• salvage - The value of the asset at the end of depreciation.
• life - The number of periods over which the asset is depreciated.
• period - The single period within life for which to calculate depreciation.
• factor - [ OPTIONAL - 2 by default ] - The factor by which depreciation decreases.

Notes

• life and period must be measured in the same units.
• While DDB calculates double-declining depreciation by default, use of factor allows specification of other methods.

See Also

SYD: The SYD function calculates the depreciation of an asset for a specified period using the sum of years digits method.

SLN: The SLN function calculates the depreciation of an asset for one period using the straight-line method.

DB: The DB function calculates the depreciation of an asset for a specified period using the arithmetic declining balance method.

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