
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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Lucy is trying to save water. She has reduced the time she spends in her shower by one quarter. Also, she has lowered the water pressure to reduce the rate the water comes out of the shower head by a quarter. By what fraction has Lucy reduced the total amount of water she uses when she showers?
A $\frac{3}{8}$
B $\frac{1}{16}$
C $\frac{5}{12}$
D $\frac{7}{16}$
E $\frac{9}{16}$

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