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Python Python Basics (Retired) Putting the "Fun" Back in "Function" Functions

reza sajadian
reza sajadian
718 Points
Posted by reza sajadian
reza sajadian
718 Points

I cant figure it out where is my problem

I have written my program, but I cant find where is the problem.

reza sajadian
reza sajadian
718 Points
reza sajadian
reza sajadian
718 Points 
total = int()
list = [1, 2, 3]
def summarize(item):
  return(total+item)

def add_list(list):
  for item in list:
    summarize(item)
    return(total)

add_list(list)

the question has been as follows: Make a function named add_list that takes a list. The function should then add all of the items in the list together and return the total. Assume the list contains only numbers. You'll probably want to use a for loop. You will not need to use input().

reza sajadian
reza sajadian
718 Points
reza sajadian
reza sajadian
718 Points

Excuse me, can you tell me where is the problem with my code?

1 Answer

Lin Lu
Lin Lu
29,171 Points
Lin Lu
Lin Lu
29,171 Points

This is my answer, it worked for me

# add_list([1, 2, 3]) should return 6
def add_list(list):
  total = 0;
  for item in list:
    total += item;
  return total;

# summarize([1, 2, 3]) should return "The sum of [1, 2, 3] is 6."
def summerize(list):
  return "The sum of [" + ", ".join(str(i) for i in list) + "] is " + str(add_list(list));