$A$ random variable $X$ takes values $0, 1, 2, 3, \ldots$ with probability $P(X=x) = K(x+1)\left(\frac{1}{5}\right)^x$,where $K$ is a constant. Then $P(X=0)$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{7}{25}$
  • B
    $\frac{18}{25}$
  • C
    $\frac{16}{25}$
  • D
    $\frac{13}{25}$

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