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_24574438_1 (sinhalese VARCHAR, indian_tamil VARCHAR)
### Question:
Name the total number of sinhalese for indian tamil being 177
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(sinhalese) FROM table_24574438_1 WHERE indian_tamil = 177