Question: define cost of merchandise sold in the context of an...

Define Cost of Merchandise Sold in the context of an example of a business. In other words, define it by illustrating it as it pertains to a business you have chosen. . How can management decisions in this area affect the bottom line profitability of that business? (Your answer should be specific to the business you have chosen) What factors are controllable? Uncontrollable? -Again, make your answer specific to the example you described.