text: 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_53 (average VARCHAR, place INTEGER)
  ### Question:
  WHAT IS THE TOTAL AVERAGE WITH A PLACE SMALLER THAN 1?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(average) FROM table_name_53 WHERE place < 1