The total cost for Top-Notch Car Rental for a 300-mile trip is calculated as 150 + (0.35 * 300) = $150 + $105 = $255.
The total cost for Fleetwood Car Rental for a 300-mile trip is calculated as 200 + (0.10 * 300) = $200 + $30 = $230.
Therefore, Fleetwood Car Rental is less expensive than Top-Notch Car Rental by $255 - $230 = $25.
So, the less expensive company is 2 by $25.
Mrs. Gonzalez is going to rent a car for a business trip for one week. The total cost, C , for Top-Notch Car Rental is $150 plus $0.35 per mile, m . The total cost, C , for Fleetwood Car Rental is $200 and $0.10 per mile, m . Which company is less expensive for a 300-mile trip and by how much? Use 1 for Top-Notch Car Rental and 2 for Fleetwood Car Rental in the answer.(1 point)
The less expensive company is _ by $_.
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