
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:

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Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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In a particular company, the ratio of the number of female employees to male employees is $7$ to $8$. 
Each female and male employee is further divided into younger and older groups. The numbers are equally split within each gender.
If the average ages of younger females, older females, younger males, and older males are $26$, $42$, $28$, and $46$ years respectively,
then calculate the overall average age of the company's employees.
A) 34 years
B) 35 years
C) 36 years
D) 37 years
E) 38 years

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