SOLUTION: What would be the weight of water necessary to fill a tank that measures 5 feet on each side?

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Question 308426: What would be the weight of water necessary to fill a tank that measures 5 feet on each side?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Do you mean a 5' cube?
V=5%5E3=125
That would be 125 cubic feet.
Each cubic foot of water weighs 62.4 lb/ft3.
W=125%2862.4%29=7800
A 5' cube of water would weigh 7800 lbs.