The resultant force on the animal = Resultant mass * total acceleration F = 0.2 * 2.5 to the right F = 0.5 to the right.
As, girl exerting a force of 3.5 N & it's not mentioned that she is in right or left, so the force exerting by boy would be either: 3.5-0.5 = 3 OR 3.5+0.5 = 4
If boy exerting a greater force then, answer will be 4 N & if girl exerting a greater force the, answer will be 3 N