In one week, Jake can eat 3 papayas, his brother can eat 5 papayas, and his father can eat 4 papayas. To account for 4 weeks, how many papayas does Jake need to buy from the farmer’s market? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
In one week, the 3 men can eat 3 + 5 + 4 = 12 papayas. For 4 weeks, Jake will need to buy 12 x 4 = 48 papayas. So, the answer is 48.