To find out which company is less expensive for a 300-mile trip, we need to calculate the total cost for each company.
For Top-Notch Car Rental, the total cost (C1) is $150 + $0.35 * 300 = $150 + $105 = $255.
For Fleetwood Car Rental, the total cost (C2) is $200 + $0.10 * 300 = $200 + $30 = $230.
Therefore, Fleetwood Car Rental is less expensive for a 300-mile trip by $25.
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.
The less expensive company is by $.
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