
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 rectangular prism with dimensions 2 feet by 2 feet by 1 foot is divided into four sections by making three horizontal cuts. The cuts divide the prism as follows: the first cut is 0.6 feet from the top, the second cut is 0.3 feet below the first, and the third cut is 0.05 feet below the second. The resulting segments are labeled E, F, G, and H. These pieces are then rearranged end-to-end vertically. What is the total surface area of the new solid?
A) 14 square feet
B) 16 square feet
C) 18 square feet
D) 20 square feet
E) 22 square feet

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