Final answer:
To make the statement true, the symbol < is used.
Step-by-step explanation:
To determine which symbol makes the statement true, we need to compare the two fractions. First, we need to convert them to a common denominator. The common denominator for 8 and 16 is 16.
Converting 2 3/8 to an improper fraction, we get 19/8. Converting 2 6/16 to an improper fraction, we get 35/16. Now we can compare the two fractions.19/8 is equivalent to 38/16, so 2 3/8 = 38/16. Since 35/16 is less than 38/16, the symbol that makes the statement true is C. <