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_17596418_5 (age VARCHAR, started VARCHAR)
### Question:
what ist he total number of ages where the start date is 6 november?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(age) FROM table_17596418_5 WHERE started = "6 November"