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_10294071_1 (ties_played VARCHAR, total_w_l VARCHAR)
### Question:
what is the total number of ties played where total w–l is 38–24
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(ties_played) FROM table_10294071_1 WHERE total_w_l = "38–24"