the answer is 41 because you cross multiply then divide by 8.5 and get the answer

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Answer:
ANSWER: Yes. They have enough to pay their bill: 21 dollars times 1.06 = 22 dollars and 26 cents and 22 dollars and 26 cents times 1.15 = 25 dollars and 60 cents.
Step-by-step explanation:
convert all % to decimals
0.06 x 21 = $1.26 tax
0.15 x 21 = $3.15 tip
1.26 + 3.15 = $4.41 added payment
4.41 + 21 = = $25.41 total bill
(yes i am aware i did the method differently since i learned it another way but the answer should till be correct.)
-3^2 = 9
2^3 = 8
-3^2 has a greater value.