The orange is 1 unit. The apple is 3 times as much, so 3 equal units of 25¢.

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• 1 unit → 25¢
• Apple = 3 units → 3 × 25¢ = 75¢

The apple costs 75¢.
Check: 75¢ ÷ 25¢ = 3 times. ✓