How do you calculate the sum of a list in Python?

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  1. sum() 
  2. np.add()
  3. np.sum()
  4. math.sum()

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Option 1 : sum() 
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Key Points

  • In Python, you calculate the sum of a list using the built-in sum() function.
  • Pass the list as an argument, like sum(my_list). It iterates over the elements, adding them together, and returns the total.
  • This method is efficient, concise, and works with numbers in the list.
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