Coefficient of sliding friction without an Fa

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Problem: A 65kg create is to be accelerated at 7 m/s/s up an incline making an angle of 25 degrees with the horizontal. If the coefficient of sliding friction is .2, what force is needed to accomplish this motion?

Well I've tried manipulating this equation to give me either a Ff or an Fn for the mu=Ff/Fn equation. Problem is where its on an incline, i need Facos25 and Fasin25, but i don't have an Fa, all I am given is a 7m/s/s. I am a bit stuck and need some help here
Thanks in advance
 
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this is a tough one, anybody?
 
draw a FBD and then break it down into all the forces acting on it