If your answer isn't 17, what's your reasoning?

If your answer isn't 17, what's your reasoning?

PEMDAS
You'll have to ask their dear Aunt Sally to recuse herself of wrongdoing. Or ATDASTRHOW.
Is that how math works now?
PEMDAS is a basic math rule
PLEASE EXCUSE MY DEAR AUNT SALLY
Looks like the latest calculation of my YoY inflation rate. Seems it should be 17, but I end up getting 3.4, because that's what BLS says to believe. Off by a factor of 5? Don't believe your lying eyes! The economy is actually doing better than ever! Anyone who says otherwise needs re-education.
Best economy ever indeed 🤙💜
