Answer: 175 J
Explanation:
According to first law of thermodynamics:
[tex]\Delta E=Q+W[/tex]
[tex]\Delta E[/tex]=Change in internal energy
Q = heat absorbed or released
W = work done or by the system
W = work done on the system=[tex]-P\Delta V[/tex] {Work done on the system is positive as the final volume is lesser than initial volume}
w = + 25 J
q = + 150 J {Heat absorbed by the system is positive}
[tex]\Delta E=+25J+(+150)J=+175J[/tex]
Thus Q+W= +175 J