If $P(X=x)=k\left(\frac{3}{8}\right)^{X}, x=1,2,3, \ldots$ is the probability distribution function of a discrete random variable $X$,then $k=$

  • A
    $\frac{5}{8}$
  • B
    $\frac{8}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{4}{3}$

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