A rectangle was drawn using a ruler,
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48h(z/a2 hnk6n8rjk n1vfrqed2r 1s h $0.5 \mathrm{~cm} .$

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.)