In the multiplicative decomposition method,the centered moving averages provide an estimate of:
A)Trend × seasonal
B)Trend × cycle
C)Seasonal × cycle
D)Trend × irregular
E)Seasonal × irregular

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The centered moving averages in the multiplicative decomposition method provide an estimate of the trend-cycle component, which is the combination of trend and cycle.

In the Multiplicative Decomposition Method,the Centered Moving Averages Provide an Estimate