Answer:
d. purchase the machine because each partner has one vote in management matters
Step-by-step explanation:
Since in the question it is mentioned that the partners vote whether or not to buy a new machine for $100 so the violet and William would agree on this but Xavier does not agree
Now according to this situation the machine should be purchased as each partner vote is necessary also there is a majority of 2 person to buy the machine
hence, the option d is correct