A(n) ________ can make a(n) ________ because it deals in ________ in the ordinary course of business or has knowledge or skills peculiar to those goods.

A) obligor;gift;specially manufactured goods
B) merchant;firm offer;goods of the kinds sold
C) merchant;open price contract;goods of the kinds sold
D) seller;firm offer;goods of the kind sold

A merchant is able to make a firm offer for goods of the kinds sold, meaning they are able to make a definite promise to sell goods at a certain price without needing consideration in return. This is because a merchant deals in these goods in the ordinary course of business and has specialized knowledge or skills related to them. An obligor generally refers to a party who owes a legal obligation, but this answer choice doesn't fit the context of the question. Choice C includes "open price contract," which is not a type of contract mentioned in the question stem. Choice D uses "seller" instead of "merchant," which is not as specific to the situation described.