The water in a tank weighs $897.37 \mathrm{lb}$. One cubic foot of water weighs $62.5 \mathrm{lb}$. How many cubic feet of water are in the tank?
A) $959.87 \mathrm{ft}^{3}$
B) $0.06965 \mathrm{ft}^{3}$
C) $14.35792 \mathrm{ft}^{3}$
D) $56,085.625 \mathrm{ft}^{3}$

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To find the volume of water in cubic feet, divide the total weight of the water by the weight of one cubic foot of water: $897.37 \mathrm{lb} \div 62.5 \mathrm{lb/ft}^{3} = 14.35792 \mathrm{ft}^{3}$.

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