
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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Parrots absorb 40% of the seeds they consume. Today, a parrot absorbed 8 ounces of seeds. What were the total ounces of seeds consumed by the parrot today? Additionally, how many ounces would be twice the total amount of seeds consumed?

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