What conversion factor can be used to convert the number of blocks to the weight of the blocks, in pounds?
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We are given that there are a total of 78 students. If we set the following variables:
Then, the sum of all of these must be 78, that is:
Since there are 15 in chemistry and physics and 47 in chemistry, we may replace that into the equation and we get:
Simplifying:
Now we solve for P by subtracting 62 on both sides:
Therefore, there are 16 students in physics