Anumber hidden by spilt ink multiplied by 12 equals sixteen thousand, eight hundred and thirty-six. sixteen thousand, eight hundred and thirty-six divided by a number hidden by spilt ink equals box.

12

Step-by-step explanation:

Assume the hidden number is x;

So, if  x*12= 16,836

Next, divide both sides by 12 to solve for x;

x= 16,836 / 12

x= 1,403

So the number hidden by spilt ink is 1,403.

Next, to answer the question, divide 16,836 by the hidden number,1403;

16,836 / 1403 = 12

Therefore, it will be equal to 12 which is basically the reverse of the first equation.

b. 6

step-by-step explanation:

we are given the table representing an exponential function.

we can see from the table that, as x is increasing, the value of y is increasing in the power of 6.

i.e. the following relation is obtained,

x = 1, y = 6

x = 2, y = 36 =

x = 3, y = 216 =

x = 4, y = 1296 =

x = 5, y = 7776 =

so, the geometric series obtained is .

thus, the common ratio is given by = = 6.

hence, the common ratio is 6.