Let $p(x)$ represent the probability mass function of a Poisson distribution. If its mean $\lambda = 3.725$, then the value of $x$ at which $p(x)$ is maximum is

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $5$

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