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"