
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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In the expression $xy^2$, $x$ is decreased by $20\%$ and $y$ is decreased by $30\%$. What is the effect on the value of the expression?
A) decreased by $39.2\%$ of its value
B) decreased by $50\%$ of its value
C) decreased by $60.8\%$ of its value
D) decreased by $80\%$ of its value

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