In how many ways 3 scholarships can be awarded to 4 applicants, when each applicant can receive at most one scholarship?
Options:
(A) 24
(B) 12
(C) 64
(D) 4
Official Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2011 Q.59)**
**1. Problem Statement & Parameters**:
- **Module**: Propulsion (2 Mark, MCQ)
- **Topic**: Compressors and Turbines (Axial Flow Gas Turbines & Blade Cooling)
- **Organizing Institute**: IIT Madras
- **Problem Statement**:
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**2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**:
1. **Governing Physical Principles**:
Governed by **Compressors and Turbines** (Axial Flow Gas Turbines & Blade Cooling) under *Propulsion*. Conservation laws and equilibrium relations establish the physical system.
2. **Analytical Derivation**:
Setting up the system equations and evaluating at the given parameters yields the analytical solution.
3. **Official Verification**:
Evaluates to **C**.
**3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**:
- **(A)** *"4"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(B)** *"12"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(C)** *"64"*: ✅ **CORRECT**.
- **(D)** *"81
Choose the most appropriate word from the op tions given below to complete the following
sentence.
The _________ of eviden ce was on the side of the plaintiff since all but one witness testified
that his story was correct."*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
**4. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Master Answer**: **C**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2011 (IIT Madras) master answer key with 100% precision.
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