The official population of some states increased, while the populations of others decreased. As a result, the number of U.S. representatives allocated to these states changed.

What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show?

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chronological
chronological

cause and effect
cause and effect

compare and contrast
compare and contrast

problem and solution

cause and effect

The underlined phrase "As a result" shows a cause and effect relationship.