Final answer:
Jason's gross pay for the month is calculated by adding his base salary of $500 to his commissions: $100 from the first $2500 in sales and $1,206 from the remaining $20,100 in sales, totaling $1,806.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student asked how to calculate Jason's gross pay for the month given his sales total and commission structure. To calculate Jason's gross pay, we first determine his base salary and then add the commissions from his sales. Jason's salary is a flat $500 per month. His commission on the first $2500 of sales is 4%, which amounts to $100 (4% of $2500). For the remaining sales over $2500, the commission rate is 6%. Since Jason's total sales were $22,600, we subtract the first $2500 to find the amount subject to the 6% commission, which is $22,600 - $2500 = $20,100. Calculating 6% of $20,100 gives us $1,206. Therefore, Jason's total commission is $100 + $1,206 = $1,306. Adding this to his base salary, Jason's gross pay for the month is $500 + $1,306 = $1,806.