A rectangle was drawn using a ruler
m,4:xa4.u lt*ai rbvc, such that each measurement has an uncertainty of
ura*b m l:.,4tcx va4i $0.5 \mathrm{~cm} .$

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.)