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Lambda functions with iterables

You've used lambda functions to perform actions on a single value; now it's time to test yourself on working with iterables.

You've been provided with a list called sales_prices containing sales prices for several items. Your goal is to use a lambda function to add tax (20%) to each value in the list.

This exercise is part of the course

Intermediate Python for Developers

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Exercise instructions

  • Create add_taxes, which multiplies each value in sales_prices by 20%.
  • Print a list using add_taxes to update values in sales_prices.

Hands-on interactive exercise

Have a go at this exercise by completing this sample code.

sales_prices = [29.99, 9.95, 14.50, 39.75, 60.00]

# Create add_taxes to add 20% to each item in sales_prices
add_taxes = ____(____, ____)

# Use add_taxes to return a new list with updated values
print(____(____))
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