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Jessica has two cats named Mittens and Fluffy. Last year Mittens weighed 12 pounds, and Fluffy weighed 19 pounds. Fluffy was placed on a diet, and his weight decreased by `20%` Mittens weight has increased by `20%`. By what percentage did Mitten's and Fluffy's combined weight decrease, to the nearest tenth of a percent?

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