The details in the sentence are most likely meant to question the need for so much paperwork at Ellis Island.
judge the quality of work done by clerks and stenographers.
explain why a large number of employees was necessary.
express the feelings of hired clerks and stenographers.

Can someone translate the swahili word 'cheo' for me ? i do not understand.

Effective decision-making means comparing the additional costs of alternatives with the . total costs diminishing utility marginal benefits

Which sentence uses the denotative meaning of the word blue? i was feeling pretty blue when i lost my favorite earrings. i wore a blue scarf to complement the color of my eyes. the characters in the book all seemed rather blue. the movie’s ending always puts me in a blue mood.