If Scruffy weighs 12 ounces, and Muffy weighs 3 ounces less than Scruffy, then Muffy weighs 12 - 3 = 9 ounces.
If Puffy weighs 5 ounces more than Muffy, then Puffy weighs 9 + 5 = 14 ounces.
If Brittany puts Puffy and Muffy on the scale, the total weight would be 9 + 14 = 23 ounces.
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The answer is: 23
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### Problem:
If Scruffy weighs 12 ounces, and Muffy weighs 3 ounces less than Scruffy, and Puffy weighs 5 ounces more than Muffy, what would be the total weight, in ounces, if Brittany puts Puffy and Muffy on the scale?

### Answer:
