Python sum() Function

Python Built-in Functions

Example

Add all items in a tuple and return the result:

a = (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
x = sum(a)

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Definition and Usage

The sum() function returns a number, which is the sum of all items in the iterable.

Syntax

sum(iterable, start)

Parameter Value

Parameter Description
iterable Required. The sequence of requirements.
start Optional. Add to the returned value.

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Example

Start with the number 6 and add all items in the tuple to this number:

a = (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
x = sum(a, 6)

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Python Built-in Functions