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_99 (state VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR, city VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the state of the city of denver, which has a rank less than 10?
### Answer:
SELECT state FROM table_name_99 WHERE rank < 10 AND city = "denver"