
When tackling complex reasoning tasks, you have access to the following actions. Use them as needed to progress through your thought process.

[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

[ACTION NAME]

# Your action step 1

# Your action step 2

# Your action step 3

...

Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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A parabolic arch has a height of 20 inches and a span of 60 inches. The height, in inches, of the arch at the point 10 inches from the center is:
A) $17.75$
B) $17.78$
C) $18.00$
D) $17.50$
E) $18.25$

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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