If the probability density function (p.d.f.) of a continuous random variable $X$ is given by $f(x) = \begin{cases} k(9 + 8x - x^2), & \text{for } -1 \leq x \leq 4 \\ 0, & \text{otherwise} \end{cases}$, then the value of $k$ is:

  • A
    $1/125$
  • B
    $3/250$
  • C
    $3/125$
  • D
    $1/250$

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