# Write a recursive function sum_list(lst) that returns the sum of all elements

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Domain: Python · Difficulty: medium

## Problem

Write a recursive function sum_list(lst) that returns the sum of all elements. Base case: empty list returns 0. Recursive case: first element + sum_list(rest). Test with [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] and print the result.

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