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_40 (attendance VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR, record VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many people attended the game against athletics with the record of 9-12?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(attendance) FROM table_name_40 WHERE opponent = "athletics" AND record = "9-12"