In a recent survey of 705 teens, 300 said they have a sister and 383 teens have a brother.  One-third of those teens with a sister also have a brother.  What is the probability that a teen has a sister or brother?  What is the probability that a teen has a sister or no siblings?  What is the probability that a teen has a brother or no siblings?

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In a recent survey of 705 teens, 300 said they have a sister and 383 teens have a brother.  One-third of those teens with a sister also have a brother. 

What is the probability that a teen has a sister or brother? 
What is the probability that a teen has a sister or no siblings? 
What is the probability that a teen has a brother or no siblings?

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