Sharp EL-738

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Depreciation Calculations
Using depreciation calculations, you can obtain depreciation
base values using three types of calculation methods: the
straight-line method, the sum-of-the-years’ digits method, and
the declining balance method.
Variables used in depreciation calculations
Variable Description Default value
DB (I/Y) Interest per year 0
LIFE (N) Years of depreciation 1
START MONTH Starting month 1
COST (PV) Cost of asset 0
SALVAGE (FV) Salvage value 0
YEAR
Year for calculating depreciation value 1
DEPRECIATE Depreciation value of above year —
RBV Remaining book value —
RDV Remaining depreciation value —
DB (I/Y) appears only when you select DB (declining balance
method) for the depreciation method.
Setting the depreciation method
• Select the depreciation method in the SET UP menu. It is
initially set to SL.
Key operation Description
~ 2 0
SL (Straight-line method)
~ 2 1
SYD (Sum-of-the-years’ digits method)
~ 2 2
DB (Declining balance method)
Basic operations
Refer to page 19 for basic variable operations.
1. Press
s
to clear the display.
• Make sure the calculator is in NORMAL mode.
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