Characters in Shapes Python Programming

Problem:- Create a function to calculate how many characters in total are needed to make up the shape. You will be given a list of strings that make up a shape in the compiler (i.e. a square, a rectangle, or a line). Examples:- count_characters([ "###", "###", "###" ]) ➞ 9 count_characters([ "22222222", "22222222", ]) ➞ 16 count_characters([ "------------------" ]) ➞ 18 count_characters([]) ➞ 0 count_characters(["", ""]) ➞ 0 Code:- Note:- Never miss indentation. If you are stuck check the python documentation. Suggestions and comments are always welcome.