Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_70 (total VARCHAR, rank_by_average VARCHAR, place VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the total with a 74 rank by average for 8th place?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT total FROM table_name_70 WHERE rank_by_average = "74" AND place = "8th"