1. The problem asks for the ratio of apples to oranges. 2. We count the number of apples and oranges: there are 6 apples and 3 oranges. 3. The ratio of apples to oranges is given by the formula: $$\text{Ratio} = \frac{\text{Number of apples}}{\text{Number of oranges}}$$ 4. Substitute the values: $$\frac{6}{3}$$ 5. Simplify the fraction by dividing numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3: $$\frac{\cancel{6}^2}{\cancel{3}^1} = \frac{2}{1}$$ 6. Therefore, the ratio of apples to oranges is $2:1$. This means for every 2 apples, there is 1 orange.