Under the UCC, a merchant's firm offer to keep an offer open is binding without consideration if the offer is in writing, signed by the merchant, and states that it will be held open, for up to three months.

• A. It must be in writing, signed by the merchant, states it will be held open, and is for up to three months.
• B. It must be in writing, signed by the merchant, states it will be held open, and is for up to six months.
• C. Oral firm offers can be binding for up to three months.
• D. Firm offers do not exist under the UCC; consideration is always required.

Answer: (A)