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A broken scale shows a false weight that is always less than the actual weight by the same number of ounces. When a box is put on the scale it shows 15 ounces. When a bag is put on the scale, it shows 12 ounces. When the box and the bag are put on the scale together, it shows 31 ounces What is the actual weight of the box?

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19 ounces

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