How do I add the random numbers I have filled a list with?

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I am using a for loop to fill a list with 100 random numbers. I want to add those numbers once the list is complete and I cannot figure out how to do that. I am pretty sure it is something simple that I have just overlooked but it is driving me crazy that I can't get it to work.

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score -1 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 09 '22 at 17:58

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Use sum(list)

list = [random.randint(1,9) for i in range(100)]
print(sum(list))

answered Sep 09 '22 at 17:58

walker

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Better not to shadow built-in names -> `list` – S.B Sep 09 '22 at 18:06
just an example although it would still work – walker Sep 09 '22 at 18:15
Yes it works but just not a good practice. Later lines may not work!. Just to mention I didn't downvote. – S.B Sep 09 '22 at 18:16
I need 50 rep to comment ;-; – walker Sep 11 '22 at 16:02

score -1 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 09 '22 at 17:59

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Python has a built in sum function

list_sum = sum(your_list)

answered Sep 09 '22 at 17:59

unltd_J

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Does this work if you are using a loop to fill the list? I have tried this and it isn't working. – 1tgraham Sep 09 '22 at 19:06
you do it outside of the loop after the loop is completed, not in. @1tgraham – unltd_J Sep 10 '22 at 11:33

How do I add the random numbers I have filled a list with?

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