randomNumber
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Overview
The randomNumber function generates a random number from the specified range.
Return Type
- NUMBER
- DECIMAL
Syntax
To generate a random number which falls in a specified range (inclusive of both values):
<variable> = randomNumber(<start_limit>, <end_limit>);
| Parameter | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| <variable> | NUMBER/DECIMAL | Variable that will contain a random number between the specified limits. |
| <start_limit> | NUMBER/DECIMAL | The starting value of the range between which the random number needs to be generated. Note: When the start limit, end limit, or both are decimals, the function returns a decimal. If both the arguments are whole numbers, the function returns a whole number. |
| <end_limit> | NUMBER/DECIMAL | The ending value of the range between which the random number needs to generated. Note: When the start limit, end limit, or both are decimals, the function returns a decimal. If both the arguments are whole numbers, the function returns a whole number. |
Note: When using the random number function, please be aware that the random number generated can include the start limit and any numbers or decimals in between, but it will never be equal to the end limit.
Examples
response1 = randomnumber(1,3); //returns 1 or 2 info response1; response2 = randomnumber(1.789,34.54); //returns a random decimal between 1.789 and 34.53 info response2; response3 = randomnumber(5,123.4); //returns a random decimal between 5 and 123.3 info response3;