the sentences to answer the question.

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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O chronological
O compare and contrast
O problem and solution
• cause and effect

• cause and effect

The underlined phrase shows a cause and effect relationship.

The underlined phrase "As a result" shows a cause and effect interaction. This means that the change in the official population of some states resulted in a change in the number of U.S. representatives allocated to these states. The phrase "As a result" indicates that one action or event led to a subsequent outcome.