A rectangle was drawn using a rule
; ,b3 s:xy)2vyj e4ue,xenb rdr, such that each measurement has an uncertainty
ed e j42vs;bnu:x,,y )3 rbxyeof $0.5 \mathrm{~cm} .$

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.)