First a price was decreased by 12%. Then it was discounted again by 5%. What is the percent of total discount
The total discount percentage can be calculated by multiplying the two individual discounts first and then converting it to a percentage.
Let's assume the original price is $100.
After the first discount of 12%, the price becomes $100 - ($100 * 0.12) = $88.
After the second discount of 5%, the price becomes $88 - ($88 * 0.05) = $83.60.
The total discount amount is $100 - $83.60 = $16.40.
The total discount percentage is ($16.40 / $100) * 100% = 16.4%.
Therefore, the total discount percentage is 16.4%.