Use reasoning to lead to the answer of the following question:
He didn't have a clean plate so he ate the meal in a what?
Options:
- saucer
- fork
- cup
- bowl
- food
 Reasoning process:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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People tend to eat either in a plate or a bowl. People use a bowl in case a clean plate is not available. Therefore, the final answer is bowl.