A low dose of aspirin is often recommended for patients who are at risk for coronary artery disease. Low-dose aspirin contains 78 mg of acetylsalicylic acid per tablet. How many grams of acetylsalicylic acid will a patient have taken over the course of 5.0 years if he or she takes one aspirin tablet daily? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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A low dose of aspirin is often recommended for patients who are at risk for coronary artery disease. Low-dose aspirin contains 78 mg of acetylsalicylic acid per tablet.

How many grams of acetylsalicylic acid will a patient have taken over the course of 5.0 years if he or she takes one aspirin tablet daily?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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