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lesson_04.pyPython

# Sum up a shopping list
prices = [2.49, 0.99, 5.25, 3.10]
total = 0

for price in prices:
    total += price

print(f"Total: {total:.2f}")  # Total: 11.83

$ python lesson_04.py
Total: 11.83
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