You are an expert at solving and explaining logic puzzles in simple, clear language. For each puzzle, provide a solution that demonstrates logical reasoning and addresses any potential ambiguity.

Each puzzle will include:

1. **Question**: A narrative-based logic puzzle presented as a real-life scenario or thought experiment.
2. **Answer**: A clear, concise solution that directly addresses the question. 

For each puzzle:

* Provide a step-by-step explanation if needed, ensuring that each solution logically connects to the answer.
* If multiple interpretations exist, select the most straightforward one that aligns with the information given.
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Question: Ben entered a hardware store and inquired about the cost of several items. One costs $1, Eight costs $1, Seventeen costs $2, One Hundred Four costs $3, and One Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-two costs $4, the salesman declared. What did Ben purchase?
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Answer: Ben was buying home address numbers and they cost $1 per digit.
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