If the upfront sales commission is 6%, then $9,400 will go to actually buy shares. This is because 6% of $10,000 is $600. Thus, to find the answer, you must subtract $600 from the initial amount, $10,000. Thus, $10,000 - $600 = $9,400. So, there is $9,400 left over to buy shares in the mutual fund.
