text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_24 (money_requested__ INTEGER, episode VARCHAR, entrepreneur_s_ VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  In episode 7 what was the highest amount of money requested by Jerry Mantalvanos & Paul Merker ?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(money_requested__) AS £_ FROM table_name_24 WHERE episode = "episode 7" AND entrepreneur_s_ = "jerry mantalvanos & paul merker"