First, calculate the total cost for Top-Notch Car Rental for a 300-mile trip:
C = 150 + (0.35 * 300)
C = 150 + 105
C = 255
Next, calculate the total cost for Fleetwood Car Rental for a 300-mile trip:
C = 200 + (0.10 * 300)
C = 200 + 30
C = 230
The total cost for Top-Notch Car Rental is $255 and the total cost for Fleetwood Car Rental is $230. Therefore, the less expensive company is 2 (Fleetwood Car Rental) 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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