
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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At a cafeteria, Elaine wants to purchase a meal including an entree, a dessert, and a drink. The list below shows her options in each category. Calculate the total number of distinct meals Elaine can buy considering her options:
\[
\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
\textbf{Entrees} & \textbf{Drinks} & \textbf{Desserts} \\
\hline
Hamburger & Soda & Pie \\
\hline
Salad & Coffee & Cake \\
\hline
Veggie Wrap & Tea &  \\
\hline Meatball Sub &  &  \\ 
\hline
\end{tabular}
\]

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