Hello Python enthusiasts,

I hope everyone is having a productive day. I find myself stuck with an error in my Python 3 code and would greatly appreciate your insights and expertise in resolving this issue.

The error I am encountering arises when I execute the following code snippet:

Python 3 code snippet

def calculate_average(numbers):
    total = sum(numbers)
    average = total / len(numbers)
    return average

my_numbers = [10, 20, 30, 40, 50]
result = calculate_average(my_numbers)
print("The average is:", result)

The specific error message I receive is as follows:

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "script.py", line X, in <module>
    result = calculate_average(my_numbers)
  File "script.py", line Y, in calculate_average
    average = total / len(numbers)
TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for /: 'int' and 'str'

From the traceback, it appears that there is a problem with dividing an integer by a string. However, upon inspecting my code, I cannot identify where the string is coming from or how it is affecting the division operation.

To provide some context, my intention is to calculate the average of a list of numbers. While the logic seems correct, this error prevents me from obtaining the desired outcome.

If any of you have encountered a similar Python 3 error or have suggestions on how to resolve this particular issue, I would be grateful for your assistance. Any insights, explanations, or potential solutions would be greatly appreciated.

For your information, I am using Python version 3.X.X, and I am running this code on a [your operating system]. Additionally, I have confirmed that the my_numbers list does not contain any string elements.

Thank you all in advance for your support and valuable contributions. Your assistance will help me overcome this Python 3 error and continue with my project.

Best regards,