
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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A pipeline system with an inside diameter of 8'' is designed to transport oil from a refinery to a distribution center. Ignoring the effects of friction and turbulence of the oil against the inside of the pipes, what is the minimum number of 3''-inside-diameter pipes of the same length needed to transport the same volume of oil to the distribution center?

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