On a track and field team, 8% of the members run only long-distance, 32% compete only in field events, and 12% are sprinters only. Find theprobability that a randomly chosen team member runs only long-distance or competes only in field events.

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On a track and field team, 8% of the members run only long-distance, 32% compete only in field events, and 12% are sprinters only. Find the probability that a randomly chosen team member runs only long-distance or competes only in field events.