Which sign makes the statement true? \( 52 \% ? \frac{2}{5} \)

To make the statement true, let's convert \( 52\% \) into a fraction. \( 52\% \) is equal to \( \frac{52}{100} \). Simplifying this gives us \( \frac{13}{25} \) (by dividing the numerator and denominator by 4). Now, let's convert \( \frac{2}{5} \) into a fraction that has a common denominator with \( \frac{13}{25} \). If we rewrite \( \frac{2}{5} \) with a denominator of 25, it becomes \( \frac{10}{25} \). Now we can see that \( \frac{13}{25} > \frac{10}{25} \). So the sign that makes the statement true is ">" - meaning \( 52\% > \frac{2}{5} \). In conclusion, \( 52 \% > \frac{2}{5} \).