# Given original = [10, 20, 30], create an independent copy using .copy() and store it in a variable c

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

Given original = [10, 20, 30], create an independent copy using .copy() and store it in a variable called backup. Append 40 to backup. Print original, then print backup.

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