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_84 (points INTEGER, nation VARCHAR, places VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the number of points for east germany, and a Places of 88?
### Answer:
SELECT SUM(points) FROM table_name_84 WHERE nation = "east germany" AND places = "88"