Chapter 14.5, Problem 3MC

Read the following problems (i) and (ii):

i. A tank in the shape of a cube $5\text{ft}\text{3}\text{in}\text{.}$ on a side is filled with water. Find the volume in cubic feet, the capacity in gallons, and the weight of waters in pounds.

ii. A tank in the shape of a cube $2\text{m}$ on a side is filled with water. Find the volume in cubic meters, the capacity in liters, and the mass of water in kilograms.

Discuss which problem is easier to work and why.