Level 2Exercise #37
Sorted copy, original intact
Return ascending values while leaving the input list unchanged.
What you’ll practice
This Level 2 exercise focuses on sorted in the Built-ins curriculum. Solve the challenge prompt above using clear, idiomatic Python and the relevant language or standard-library tools.
Relevant Python reference: Python Standard Library — Built-ins.
Sample Test Cases
Example #1
Input:
sorted_copy([4,1,3])Output:
[1,3,4]Further Reading
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