The number of values of $k $ for which the system of equations $(k + 1)x + 8y = 4k,$ $kx + (k + 3)y = 3k - 1$ has infinitely many solutions, is

  • [IIT 2002]
  • A

    $0$

  • B

    $1$

  • C

    $2$

  • D

    Infinite

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