Table: blue_jays_1996
Columns: date
opponent
score
loss
attendance
record

Question: How many people attended the game against athletics with the record of 9-12?
SQL: SELECT COUNT("attendance") FROM blue_jays_1996 WHERE "opponent" = 'athletics' AND "record" = '9-12'

Question: How many people went to the game with the record of 8-10?
SQL: SELECT SUM("attendance") FROM blue_jays_1996 WHERE "record" = '8-10'