A rectangle was drawn using a ruler, such that eac
-uk2mo/old o,h measurement has an uncertaint
d-kuo,o2/ ol my of $0.5 \mathrm{~cm} .$

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.)