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_54 (total VARCHAR, silver INTEGER)
### Question:
What is the sum of the total number of medals when silver is less than 0?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(total) FROM table_name_54 WHERE silver < 0