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)
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The total cost for Top-Notch Car Rental for a 300-mile trip is $150 + 0.35*300 = $150 + $105 = $255.
The total cost for Fleetwood Car Rental for a 300-mile trip 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 by $25.