We need to determine which sign ($>$, $<$, or $=$) makes the statement $\frac{1}{2} ? 61\%$ true.

1. Problem Description

We need to determine which sign ($>$, $<$, or $=$) makes the statement $\frac{1}{2} ? 61\%$ true.

2. Solution Steps

First, we need to convert the fraction $\frac{1}{2}$ into a percentage. We know that $\frac{1}{2} = 0.5$.

To convert a decimal to a percentage, we multiply by

1

0

0. So, $0.5 \times 100 = 50\%$.

Now we can compare $50\%$ and $61\%$.

Since $50$ is less than $61$, we can write $50\% < 61\%$.

Therefore, $\frac{1}{2} < 61\%$.

3. Final Answer

$<$