Specific Latent Heat of Fusion problem

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Homework Statement



An ice tray containing 200 g of water at 25 degrees celecius is placed in the freezer. How much heat energy has to be removed to change the water into ice at -4 degrees celsius?

Homework Equations



Q= mc(Tf-Ti) + MLf + mc(Tf-Ti)

The Attempt at a Solution


I know that the water is changing into ice however I am stumped because I don't know if the water is turning to -4 degrees celsius or 0 degrees celsius?

Any help will be muchly appreciated
Thankyou
 
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Break it into 3 stages.

The water drops to freezing point. Then it freezes into ice. Then it drops to -4 degrees.