A rectangle was drawn using a ruler, such that each
z5 yrz6rhn d0:ehpv;1mz0n/y measurement has an uncertain
r0/nhz; vpyy0rm d 1e6hz:z5nty 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.)