
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]

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You should strictly follow the format below:

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The diagram shows two arrows drawn on separate \(4 \text{ cm} \times 4 \text{ cm}\) grids. One arrow points North and the other points West. When the two arrows are drawn on the same \(4 \text{ cm} \times 4 \text{ cm}\) grid (still pointing North and West) they overlap. What is the area of overlap?

A \(4 \text{ cm}^2\)  
B \(4 \frac{1}{2} \text{ cm}^2\)  
C \(5 \text{ cm}^2\)  
D \(5 \frac{1}{2} \text{ cm}^2\)  
E \(6 \text{ cm}^2\)

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