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 would be:
C = $150 + $0.35 * 300 miles = $150 + $105 = $255
The total cost for Fleetwood Car Rental would be:
C = $200 + $0.10 * 300 miles = $200 + $30 = $230
Therefore, Fleetwood Car Rental is less expensive for a 300-mile trip by $25.
So, the less expensive company is 2 (Fleetwood Car Rental) by $25.