divide R5940 between X, Y and Z in such a way that X has twice as much as Y, who has half as much as Z. how much does each receive

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Divide 5940 between x, y and z in such a way  

that x has twice as much as y, who has half as much as z.  

How much does each receive?  

x + y + z = 5,940  

x = 2y, 2y = z  

y = 1,188  

x receives 2,376, y receives 1,188 and z receives 2,376.