We need to determine which of the following signs makes the statement true: $49\% \ ? \ \frac{1}{5}$. The options are >, <, and =.

1. Problem Description

We need to determine which of the following signs makes the statement true: $49\% \ ? \ \frac{1}{5}$. The options are >, <, and =.

2. Solution Steps

First, we convert the fraction $\frac{1}{5}$ to a percentage.

$\frac{1}{5} = \frac{1}{5} \times 100\% = \frac{100}{5}\% = 20\%$.

Now, we compare $49\%$ and $20\%$.

Since $49 > 20$, we have $49\% > 20\%$.

Therefore, $49\% > \frac{1}{5}$.

3. Final Answer

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