
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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Tyler is at a buffet where he selects one type of meat, three different vegetables, and one dessert. The order of selection does not matter. The options available are:
- Meat: beef, chicken, pork
- Vegetables: baked beans, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, carrots
- Dessert: brownies, chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, ice cream, fruit salad

How many different meals can Tyler choose?

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