A rectangle was drawn using a ruler, such that ea
wp gbv(j+3svvdye,2+ch measurement has an uncertainty
ewgspj +v 2v3 +(ydv,b 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.)