What do the numbers 1-6 on the right bike handle represent?

Question

I just bought a new bike and need to know what the numbers 1-6 on the right bike handle represent?

Answer 1

those are your gears

Answer 2

those represent the rear gears. Thhe lowers numbers are easier to pedal and are for slow speeds and hills while the higher numbers are for speed and harder to pedal.

Answer 3

its your rear gear set 6 gears smallest fastest biggest for going up hills

Answer 4

The gears