If the probability that the random variable $X$ takes the value $x$ is given by $P(X=x) = k(x+1)3^{-x}$,for $x = 0, 1, 2, 3, \ldots$,where $k$ is a constant,then $P(X \geq 3)$ is equal to

  • A
    $\frac{7}{27}$
  • B
    $\frac{4}{9}$
  • C
    $\frac{8}{27}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{9}$

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