Committee of Conundrums: Report on Subroutine 17

Subroutine 17 was a resounding success! After 47 meetings, 3 all-nighters, and 2 near-death experiences, we have finally reached a decision.

Our esteemed chair, Balthazar McSnarl, presided over the proceedings with an iron fist and a keen sense of bureaucratic procedure.

The subcommittee, comprised of experts in the field of Conundrumatics, poured over 473 pages of data, consulted 27 dusty tomes, and wrestled with 17 different spreadsheets before arriving at the conclusion that...

The correct answer is, in fact, 42. No, wait, that's not it.

Actually, we have no idea what the correct answer is, but the subcommittee is pretty sure it's not 24 or 27. Or is it?

Further investigation is required, but don't worry, we'll just schedule another meeting for next Thursday.

Subsubroutine 42: The Search for Clarity

Or, if you're feeling really bold, you can try Subsubroutine 666: The Answer in Flames