coding-quiz-5
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id: coding-quiz-5
title: Coding Quiz - Calculate the Sum of a List Using Divide and Conquer
description: Write a function to calculate the sum of a list using divide and conquer.
tags:
- Python
- Divide and Conquer
- Function
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# Coding Quiz - Calculate the Sum of a List Using Divide and Conquer
In this coding quiz, you will write a function to calculate the sum of all elements in a given list of integers using the divide and conquer method.
You will create a program that takes a list of integers from the user and calculates the sum of all elements within that list using a divide and conquer algorithm, then outputs the result.
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```python title="Write Your Code"
def solution(numbers):
# Write your code here
return
Constraints
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The input must be a list containing integers.
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The list can be empty or contain one or more integers.
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Each integer in the list can be positive or negative.
Example Input and Output
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Input:
[1, 2, 3, 4, 5] -
Output:
15
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Input:
[10, 20, 30] -
Output:
60
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