Paul is a very successful businessman.
He owns several restaurants.
All of them are doing well.
In fact,they are very profitable.To be profitable means that their income is more than their expenses.
As a result,he is making a lot of money.
(All of them are doing well.)
Paul want to buy a new car.
He’s trying to decide which car to buy.
He has plenty of money.
As a result,he isn’t worried about the cost.
He can afford an expensive car.
(“As a result”?is the same of mean“so”)
On the other hand, he doesn’t want to waste money.
He wants a car he can rely on.
It has to be safe and reliable,especially in cold winter weather.
If a car breaks down in bad weather,it can be very dangerous.
(Paul is a very successful businessman.
He can afford an expensive car.
?he doesn’t want to waste money.)