
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 $x^2y^3$, the value of $x$ is decreased by 20% and the value of $y$ is decreased by 30%. What is the percentage decrease in the value of the expression?
A) decreased 21.952%
B) decreased 50%
C) decreased 78.048%
D) decreased 85%

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