Write a proportion for the statement, and then solve the proportion to find the value of the variable. $t$ is to $6$ as $1$ is to $2$
A) $\frac { t } { 2 } = \frac { 6 } { 1 }$ ; $t = 3$
B) $\frac { t } { 6 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ ; $t = \frac { 1 } { 3 }$
C) $\frac { t } { 2 } = \frac { 1 } { 6 }$ ; $t = 3$
D) $\frac { t } { 6 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ ; $t = 6$
E) $\frac { t } { 6 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 }$ ; $t = 3$

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The correct proportion based on the given statement "t is to 6 as 1 is to 2" is $\frac{t}{6} = \frac{1}{2}$. Solving for $t$ gives $t = 3$.

Write a Proportion for the Statement, and Then Solve the Proportion