Sum of list in list

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mynumbers=[0,1,0,1,6,0,2,0,9]
def sum(mynumbers):
    total = 0
    for x in mynumbers:
        total =1+x
    return total
print(sum(mynumbers))

I do like that but I want to find the sum in list type

how I find sum of number in list ?

please explain better what you are trying to do. to sum the list simply do: sum(number) — Vico, Oct 24 '17 at 20:32
this link might help: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4362586/sum-a-list-of-numbers-in-python — Vico, Oct 24 '17 at 20:37
Python has a built-in function named `sum` that computes the sum of a list very efficiently. Why do you want to write your own list summing function? — PM 2Ring, Oct 24 '17 at 20:41
@BayramTora Python has a built-in function called sum, you don't need to define it yourself. If you want the answer to be in a list, and you want to use the sum function, you can either write `[sum(mynumbers)]` or `list(sum(mynumbers))`. Or, you can use the sum function you have defined and return the total inside a list like `return [total]`, but in my opinion you should rename your function as well then. — user_, Oct 24 '17 at 20:41
If you have a different question, e.g. about cumulative sum, post it as a new question. — vaultah, Oct 24 '17 at 21:33

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 24 '17 at 20:42

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I'm not sure what you are wanting here, but given your current function, do this:

>>> myNumbers = [0,1,0,1,6,0,2,0,9]
>>> sum(myNumbers)
19

The built-in sum() method works on an iterable already.

answered Oct 24 '17 at 20:42

pstatix

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