
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 two cubic foot cube (with dimensions 2x1x1 feet) is cut into three pieces by two cuts parallel to the top face. The first cut is at $\frac{5}{8}$ foot from the top face, and the second cut is $\frac{1}{4}$ foot below the first cut. From top to bottom the pieces are labeled E, F, and G. These pieces are rearranged and glued together end to end as depicted in a diagram. Calculate the total surface area of this solid in square feet.
A) 10 square feet
B) 11 square feet
C) 12 square feet
D) 13 square feet
E) 14 square feet

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