How depreciation is calculated
Straight-line expense equals cost minus salvage, divided by useful life. Double declining applies twice the straight-line percentage to opening book value, switching to straight-line remaining cost when that is larger.
Worked example
$30,000 cost less $3,000 salvage gives $27,000 depreciable cost. Straight-line allocation over five full years is $5,400 per year, ending at $3,000.