The values in
B 18 are used to adjust the original (adjusted) series (in
A 1 ,
A 3 , or
B 1 , depending on whether or not prior adjustment factors were specified). Specifically, the values in
B 18 are subtracted from (additive model) or divided into (multiplicative model) the original series.
For more information, see
X-11 Census Method II Seasonal Adjustment .