can someone please explain gear ratios?

i was checking the stats for the '98 A4 on AW, and i realized i have no idea what the gear ratios mean, can someone be kind enough to explain what they mean?

here's the info that was listed

Manual (Automatic)
3.500:1 (3.665:1)
1.944:1 (1.999:1)
1.300:1 (1.407:1)
0.943:1 (1.000:1)
0.789:1 (0.742:1)
3.444:1 (4.096:1)
3.889:1 (3.730:1)

thanks!

They are listed as a five speed. First the five gears, then the reverse, then the final drive ratio.

Here's a great link that will explain gear ratios:
Gear ratios explained

Hey! Imola! When'd you get back?

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Hey! Imola! When'd you get back?

Friday 2:00 AM !!

I missed you so much!

thanks for the info imola!