Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: 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

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(year_to_april) FROM table_18304259_1 WHERE ebit__£m_ = "24.5"