To calculate the cost for a 300-mile trip with Top-Notch Car Rental:
Cost for 300 miles = $150 + (0.35 * 300) = $150 + 105 = $255
To calculate the cost for a 300-mile trip with Fleetwood Car Rental:
Cost for 300 miles = $200 + (0.10 * 300) = $200 + 30 = $230
So, the cost for a 300-mile trip is less with Fleetwood Car Rental by $255 - $230 = $25.
Therefore, the less expensive company is Fleetwood Car Rental by $25. Answer: 2.
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