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_18304259_1 (year_to_april VARCHAR, ebit__£m_ VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the total number of year to april for ebit being 24.5
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(year_to_april) FROM table_18304259_1 WHERE ebit__£m_ = "24.5"