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 $.35 per mile, M, the total cost, c, for Fleetwood car rental is $200.and 10 per mile, M. Which company is less expensive for a 300 mile trip and by how much? Use one for top-notch car rental and two for Fleetwood car rental in the answer.
For Top Notch car rental:
Total cost = $150 + $0.35 * 300
Total cost = $150 + $105
Total cost = $255
For Fleetwood car rental:
Total cost = $200 + $10 * 300
Total cost = $200 + $3000
Total cost = $3200
Therefore, the Top Notch car rental is less expensive for a 300 mile trip by $295 ( $3200 - $255 ).