48 * .5 = 24
24 the amount of money discounted off the price
Therefore it would be 48 - 24 = 24, but then comes the sales tax.
Do 24 * .045 = 1.08
1.08 is the amount of tax owed on the game so you'd do
24 + 1.08 = 25.08
A) The total cost for the game is 25.08
B) Unfortunately he is short by 8 cents and won't be able to buy the video game he wants.
