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_42 (gold INTEGER, silver VARCHAR, total VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the smallest number of gold where the total is less than 3 and the silver count is 2?
### Answer:
SELECT MIN(gold) FROM table_name_42 WHERE silver = 2 AND total < 3