During a recent month, students contributed money at school for the benefit of homeless population in another part of the country. One enterprising student, Jimmy, asked his Aunt Susan to donate money on his behalf. Susan agreed that on each day that Jimmy contributed, she would match his donation plus 10 cents more. There were 21 school days during the month of the benefit drive. From the second day on, Jimmy donated three cents more than he gave on the previous school day. In total, Jimmy and his Susan contributed $17.22. How much money did Jimmy contribute on first day? How much money did Jimmy contribute in total? How much did Aunt Susan donate?

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  1. During a recent month, students contributed money at school for the benefit of homeless population in another part of the country. One enterprising student, Jimmy, asked his Aunt Susan to donate money on his behalf. Susan agreed that on each day that Jimmy contributed, she would match his donation plus 10 cents more. There were 21 school days during the month of the benefit drive. From the second day on, Jimmy donated three cents more than he gave on the previous school day. In total, Jimmy and his Susan contributed $17.22.

How much money did Jimmy contribute on first day?

How much money did Jimmy contribute in total?

How much did Aunt Susan donate?

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