Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_92 (placings VARCHAR, nation VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the placing of the nation of East Germany?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(placings) FROM table_name_92 WHERE nation = "east germany"