How many partners were there in 1988?
CREATE TABLE table_1399994_5 (
    partner VARCHAR,
    year VARCHAR
)
SELECT COUNT(partner) FROM table_1399994_5 WHERE year = "1988"
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: How many partners were there in 1988? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_1399994_5 (
    partner VARCHAR,
    year VARCHAR
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT(partner) FROM table_1399994_5 WHERE year = "1988"