Answer:
964 N
Explanation:
If we assume the positive direction is right, we multiply each force by the number of students applying each force then sum it up. So,
2 × (+ 51 N) + 4 × (-135 N) + 5 × (-136 N) + 3 × (+ 114 N) + 1 × (-188 N)
= + 102 N - 540 N - 680 N + 342 N - 188 N
= + 444 N - 1408 N
= - 964 N
The net pull on the knot is 964 N