To find the number of students expected to prefer computers, we can use the percentage preference for computers shown in the survey.

Given Information:

• Total number of students in the school: 500
• Percentage of students who prefer computers: 36%

Solution:

1. Calculate the number of students who prefer computers by applying the percentage to the total student population: $\text{Number of students who prefer computers} = 500 \times \frac{36}{100}$
2. Simplify the calculation: $= 500 \times 0.36 = 180$

Answer:

Approximately 180 students would be expected to prefer computers in a school of 500 students.

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Related Questions:

1. If the school had 600 students, how many would be expected to prefer computers?
2. What percentage of students would prefer "TV" if 12% represents 60 students?
3. How would you calculate the number of students preferring "Film" in a school of 800?
4. If only 450 students were surveyed, how many would be expected to prefer written materials (9%)?
5. How many students would prefer radio in a group of 750 students?

Tip:

For quick calculations involving percentages, remember that multiplying by 0.01 converts percentages to decimal form, making it easier to compute expected values.