(a) Compute the area of the bounded region enclosed by the curve y = e^x, the line y = 12, and the y-axis.

(b) How does this area compare with the value of the integral ∫ from 1 to 12 of (ln x dx)? Explain your answer. (A picture may be helpful.)

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