To start the motion of the box we need to apply a force that is just more than the force of limiting friction
here we can say
formula of limiting friction will be given as
[tex]F_f = \mu_s \times F_n[/tex]
here we know that
[tex]F_n = mg[/tex]
now by the above equation we will have
[tex]F_f = \mu_s \times mg[/tex]
Given that
[tex]\mu_s = 0.25[/tex]
[tex]\mu_k = 0.17[/tex]
[tex]m = 97 kg[/tex]
now by above formula
[tex]F = 0.25 \times 97 \times 9.8 = 237.65[/tex]
so maximum force applied on the crate to move it will be 237.65 N