Answer:
$158.75, if the total balance is due at check out.
Explanation:
Mr. Thomas owes $128.75 and has just increased this by $30 for today's visit. $128.75 (owed) plus $30 (today's visit) equals $158.75.
It may be that the company will allow Mr. Thomas to pay at least 50% ($79.38) or 30% ($52.92), and then pay the rest later.
No one can study with an empty stomach. You need at least fulfil their food needs or every man capable of working will be sent to the field. If the government can erase poverty, the citizen can start to look at other than fulfilling basic life needs like education.
Enough food is also needed for brain development. Poverty in neonates and child can cause impaired intelligence later in their life.
