# SLN

## Content

This function returns the straight-line depreciation of an asset for one period.

## Syntax

`SLN(cost, salvage, life)`

## Arguments

This function has these arguments:

| Argument | Description |
| -------- | ----------- |
| *cost* | [Required] Initial cost of the asset |
| *salvage* | [Required] Value at the end of the depreciation |
| *life* | [Required] Number of periods over which the asset is being depreciated |

## Examples

`SLN(B1,1000,10)`
`SLN(R1C2,1000,10)`
`SLN(500000,20000,5)` gives the result 96,000