Frank is in the business of selling imported pottery. To induce a new wholesaler to buy

more goods on credit, Frank and his brother Ed told the wholesaler to Ed was a partner

in the business. Frank is a sole proprietor, but Ed still has liability to the wholesaler through

$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

a$.$ estoppel

b$.$ respondeat superior

c$.$ strict liability

d$.$ limited partner agreements