There is a trapezoid. Its upper bottom is 5cm and its lower bottom is 7cm. If the upper bottom is only increased by 3cm, its area will be increased by 4.5cm. How about the area of the original trapezoid?

There is a trapezoid. Its upper bottom is 5cm and its lower bottom is 7cm. If the upper bottom is only increased by 3cm, its area will be increased by 4.5cm. How about the area of the original trapezoid?

(5 + 7) × (4.5 × 2 / 3) / 2 = 12 × 3 / 2, = 36 / 2, = 18 (square centimeter). Answer: the original trapezoid area is 18 square centimeter