$A$ random variable $X$ takes values $0, 1, 2, 3, \dots$ with probabilities $P(X=x) = k(x+1)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^x$. If $k$ is a constant,then $P(X=1) = $

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{8}$

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