To find out which car rental company is less expensive for a 300-mile trip, we need to calculate the total cost \( C \) for each company.
For Top-Notch Car Rental:
The total cost is given by the equation: \[ C = 150 + 0.35m \] For \( m = 300 \) miles: \[ C = 150 + 0.35(300) \] \[ C = 150 + 105 = 255 \]
For Fleetwood Car Rental:
The total cost is given by the equation: \[ C = 200 + 0.10m \] For \( m = 300 \) miles: \[ C = 200 + 0.10(300) \] \[ C = 200 + 30 = 230 \]
Now, we compare the two costs:
- Top-Notch Car Rental: $255
- Fleetwood Car Rental: $230
Fleetwood Car Rental is less expensive.
Now, let's find out by how much: \[ 255 - 230 = 25 \]
Therefore, the less expensive company is 2 (Fleetwood Car Rental) by $25.