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_24 (total_pts VARCHAR, total_pld INTEGER)
### Question:
What is the total number of points for a total pld less than 38?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(total_pts) FROM table_name_24 WHERE total_pld < 38