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_17 (silver INTEGER, total VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Tell me the least silver for total less than 6 and rank of 8
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(silver) FROM table_name_17 WHERE total < 6 AND rank = "8"