Use 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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chronological
chronological

problem and solution
problem and solution

cause and effect
cause and effect

compare and contrast
compare and contrast
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cause and effect

The type of interaction shown in the underlined phrase is cause and effect.