A rectangle was drawn using a ruler, such t
+x.e b8uijw 6jhat each measurement has an uncertainty o
8e i 6.xjj+buwf $0.5 \mathrm{~cm} .$
What is the absolute uncertainty in the area of the entire rectangle (i.e. combined small and big rectangles), in $\mathrm{cm}^2$ ?
$cm^2$ (Do not write units with the answer. Give your answer to 2 significant figures.)