The total percent discount offered by the merchant is 57.12%.
A discount is when the price of an items is reduced. It makes a good cheaper when a discount is applied.
The percent change in price after the first discount = 100% - 32% = 68%
The final price after the second discount = (100 - 16%) x 68%
= 57.12%
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