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[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

[ACTION NAME]

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# Your action step 2

# Your action step 3

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Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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A main pipe with an inside diameter of 8 inches is to carry water from a reservoir to a village. If the effect of friction reduces the effective diameter by 10%, what is the minimum number of 3-inch inside diameter pipes needed to carry an equivalent volume of water, assuming these smaller pipes also experience a 10% reduction in effective diameter due to friction?

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