Which statement is true about the transition because and as a result in the following sentence

Amir reached his savings goal because he worked hard at his new job all summer. As a result he was able to buy the new skates that he wanted

The true statement about the transition words "because" and "as a result" in the given sentence is that "because" shows the cause or reason for Amir reaching his savings goal, while "as a result" indicates the consequence of him reaching his goal – being able to buy the new skates he wanted.