Final answer:
Increasing the representation size from 8X10 to 14X17 will increase the scale of the representation, assuming the original and new sizes are directly proportional to the object's size. This change in dimensions directly leads to a larger depiction of the object, hence increasing the scale factor.
Step-by-step explanation:
When we change the dimensions of an object in a drawing or representation, we alter the scale. If we increase the size from 8X10 to 14X17, it means that the representation has been increased in size, both in terms of length and width. This is a matter of understanding scale factors. To determine exactly how the scale changes, you would need to know the original dimensions of the object in question. However, simply increasing the dimensions of the representation will generally increase the scale, as the representation grows relative to the original object's size.
Assuming that the original and new sizes are directly proportional to the size of the object, the scale factor would be the quotient of the new dimensions divided by the old dimensions. If the dimensions are increased in both directions by the same factor, this could be computed as a single scale factor. For example, if the scale of an object was originally 1:2 and the object dimensions were doubled, then the new scale would be 1:1, which reflects an increased scale.
Considering your question, the answer would be:
A) Increases the scale.