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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To find the total cost for Top-Notch Car Rental, we can use the formula C = 150 + 0.35m. For a 300-mile trip, the total cost would be C = 150 + 0.35(300) = 150 + 105 = $255.
To find the total cost for Fleetwood Car Rental, we can use the formula C = 200 + 0.10m. For a 300-mile trip, the total cost would be C = 200 + 0.10(300) = 200 + 30 = $230.
Fleetwood Car Rental is less expensive for a 300-mile trip by $230 - $255 = $25.
Therefore, the less expensive company is 2 (Fleetwood Car Rental) by $25.