
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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Jane and Bob are canoeing 1.5 miles from the shore when their canoe begins leaking. Water flows into the canoe at a steady rate of 8 gallons per minute. The canoe can contain up to 40 gallons of water before it is at risk of sinking. Jane paddles towards the shore at a constant speed of 3 miles per hour while Bob scoops water out. What is the minimum rate, in gallons per minute, at which Bob must scoop water for them to reach the shore safely without the canoe sinking?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
E) 9

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