
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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Class 3-1 of a certain school holds an evaluation activity for outstanding Young Pioneers. If a student performs excellently, they can earn a small red flower. 5 small red flowers can be exchanged for a small red flag. 4 small red flags can be exchanged for a badge. 3 badges can be exchanged for a small gold cup. To be evaluated as an outstanding Young Pioneer, a student needs to earn 2 small gold cups in one semester. How many small red flowers are needed, at least, to be evaluated as an outstanding Young Pioneer?

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