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

Posted by Michael Trad
Michael Trad
2,384 Points

Working on functions and I am trying to use this to return six.

Was wondering why this doesn't fly? I am trying trying to get the code to return 6, works in idle, but not in here... Might I am add it looks pretty sweet :P

functions.py 
def add_list():
    s1 = []
    for i in range(1,4):
      s1.append(i)
    return s1


print(sum(add_list()))


  #should return 6
# summarize([1, 2, 3]) should return "The sum of [1, 2, 3] is 6."
# Note: both functions will only take *one* argument each.

1 Answer

Welby Obeng
Welby Obeng
20,340 Points
Welby Obeng
Welby Obeng
20,340 Points

try this:

def add_list(*args):
    s1 = []
    for i in args:
      s1.append(i)
    return s1


print(sum(add_list(1,2,3)))


#should return 6
# summarize([1, 2, 3]) should return "The sum of [1, 2, 3] is 6."
# Note: both functions will only take *one* argument each.