
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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Eric intends to compete in a slightly altered triathlon. He plans to swim \( \frac{1}{2} \) mile, run \( 4 \) miles, and cycle \( 18 \) miles. If Eric swims at an average speed of \( 1.5 \) miles per hour and runs at \( 8 \) miles per hour, and he aims to complete all three segments in \( 2.5 \) hours, what must be his average speed in miles per hour for the bicycle ride?
A) \( 10.6 \)
B) \( 11 \)
C) \( \frac{54}{5} \)
D) \( 12 \)

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