Production is defined as: A.) The number of man-hours multiplied by the hourly rate
B.) The number of items that must be produced in a given time period
C.) The time it takes to complete a specific task
D.) The hourly rate of pay broken into segments per minute

b

Explanation:    it means action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials, or the process of being so manufactured.    

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option B

Explanation:

production means how many products are made in a min or a specific given time

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