There is a clothing store in Bartlesville. The owner has devised his own method of pricing items. A vest costs $20, socks cost $25, a tie costs $15 and a blouse costs $30. Using the method, how much would a pair of underwear cost?

Why this works

This riddle plays with the concept of pricing based on the number of letters in each item's name. Each item has a specific price that corresponds to how many letters are in its name, with the price being $5 per letter. For example, "vest" has 4 letters ($20), "socks" has 6 letters ($30), and so on. When we apply this logic to "underwear," which has 8 letters, the cost would be 8 letters x $5, totaling $40. However, to arrive at the answer of $45, you need to consider that "pair of underwear" (the full phrase) has 15 letters, leading to the $45 price tag. This clever twist keeps you on your toes and emphasizes the importance of wordplay in riddles!