# Given readings = [3.1, -2.4, 5.0, -1.8], compute the sum of absolute values using abs() in a loop

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

Given readings = [3.1, -2.4, 5.0, -1.8], compute the sum of absolute values using abs() in a loop. Print the total rounded to one decimal.

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