
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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Last year, a bicycle cost $200, a cycling helmet $50, and a water bottle $15. This year the cost of each has increased by 6% for the bicycle, 12% for the helmet, and 8% for the water bottle respectively. Find the percentage increase in the combined cost of the bicycle, helmet, and water bottle.
A) $6.5\%$
B) $7.25\%$
C) $7.5\%$
D) $8\%$

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