Suppose that a random variable $X$ follows a Poisson distribution. If $P(X=1) = P(X=2)$, then $P(X=5)$ is equal to:

  • A
    $\frac{2}{3} e^{-2}$
  • B
    $\frac{3}{4} e^{-2}$
  • C
    $\frac{4}{15} e^{-2}$
  • D
    $\frac{7}{8} e^{-2}$

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