GPT-5.2 Instant: When to Add Step-by-Step Reasoning

As noted in 2026 prompt engineering heuristics, on non-reasoning models like GPT-5.2 Instant or GPT-4.1, explicit Chain-of-Thought instructions still significantly improve accuracy on math, logic, and multi-step tasks.

Calculate the net working capital adjustment from the closing balance sheet in <balance_sheet>{{DATA}}</balance_sheet>. Because you are running in non-reasoning mode, write out every intermediate line-item addition and subtraction step-by-step before stating the final settlement figure.