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Second Last Element

EasyPython

Problem

Print the 2nd last element of a reversed array.

The input array is already provided in reversed order. Implement the function to return its second-last element, meaning the value at index len(arr) - 2.

Input: A list arr containing at least two integers.

Output: The integer at the second-last position. Do not modify the input array.

Constraints

  • 2 <= len(arr) <= 10^5
  • -10^9 <= arr[i] <= 10^9
  • The input array is already in reversed order
  • The input array must not be modified

Function Signature

def second_last_reversed(arr):
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