If $X$ is a Poisson variate such that $P(X=1) = 2P(X=2)$,then $P(X=3)$ is equal to:

  • A
    $\frac{e^{-1}}{6}$
  • B
    $\frac{e^{-2}}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{e^{-1}}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{e^{-1}}{3}$

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