How would the photo's setup change the mechanical advantage of lifting the block as compared with lifting the block without a lever?

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The mechanical advantage would increase, making the block easier to lift.
The mechanical advantage would increase, making the block easier to lift.

The mechanical advantage would remain the same.
The mechanical advantage would remain the same.

The mechanical advantage would decrease, making the block more difficult to lift.

The mechanical advantage would decrease, making the block more difficult to lift.