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An investor has an account with stock from two different companies. Last year, her stock in Company A was worth $1400

An investor has an account with stock from two different companies. Last year, her stock in Company A was worth $1400 and her stock in Company B was worth $7100. The stock in Company A has decreased 5% since last year and the stock in Company B has decreased 9%. What was the total percentage decrease in the investor’s stock account? Round your answer to the nearest tenth (if necessary).