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_21 (total VARCHAR, silver VARCHAR, gold VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many totals have a Silver of 40, and a Gold smaller than 39?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(total) FROM table_name_21 WHERE silver = 40 AND gold < 39