
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 2003, the average monthly rainfall in Mathborough was $41.5\text{ mm}$. In 2004, the average monthly rainfall in Mathborough increased by $5\text{ mm}$ compared to 2003. In a nearby town, Hightown, the average monthly rainfall in 2003 was $38\text{ mm}$, and by 2004, it increased by $3\text{ mm}$. Calculate the total rainfall in both towns for the year 2004.

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