Jimbob Co Uses the Weighted-Average Method in Its Process Costing System

Jimbob Co. uses the weighted-average method in its process costing system. The company adds all required materials at the beginning of the process in Department A, which is the first of two stages in its production process. Information concerning operations in the Department A in October follows: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Units } & \text { Materials Cost } \\\hline \text { Work in process on October 1 } & 6,000 & \$ 3,000 \\\hline \text { Units started during October } & 50,000 & \$ 25,560 \\\hline \text { Units completed and transferred to } & & \\\hline \text { the next Department during October } & 44,000 & \\\hline\end{array}$$ What were the equivalent units of production in Department A in October?

A) 6,000 units.
B) 44,000 units.
C) 12,000 units.
D) 56,000 units.