Mrs. Gonzales 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 miles, 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
To find the total cost for each rental company for a 300 mile trip:
1. Top-notch car rental:
C1 = $150 + $0.35/mile * 300 miles = $150 + $105 = $255
2. Fleetwood car rental:
C2 = $200 + $0.10/mile * 300 miles = $200 + $30 = $230
Therefore, Fleetwood car rental is less expensive for a 300 mile trip by $25.
Answer: 2, $25