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_43 (silver INTEGER, bronze VARCHAR, total VARCHAR)
### Question:
What's the highest number of silver for 9 bronze and less than 27 total?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(silver) FROM table_name_43 WHERE bronze = 9 AND total < 27