text: 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_24887326_6 (date VARCHAR, tie_no VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many dates are there for tie number 12?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(date) FROM table_24887326_6 WHERE tie_no = 12