$A$ random variable $X$ has the range $\{0, 1, 2, \ldots\}$. If $P(X=r) = k(1+r) 3^{-r}$ for $r=0, 1, 2, \ldots$, where $k > 0$ is a real number, then $P(X=0) + P(X=1) + P(X=2) =$

  • A
    $\frac{4}{9}$
  • B
    $\frac{8}{9}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{3}$

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