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K random number generation (ran#) – Casio fx-9860G SD User Manual

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k Random Number Generation (Ran#)

This function generates a 10-digit truly random or sequentially random number that is greater
than zero and less than 1.

• A truly random number is generated if you do not specify anything for the argument.

Example

Operation

Ran# (Generates a random number.)

K

6(g)3(PROB)4(Ran#)w

(Each press of w generates a new random

w

number.)

w

• Specifying an argument from 1 to 9 generates random numbers based on that sequence.

• Specifying an argument of 0 initializes the sequence.*

1

Example

Operation

Ran# 1 (Generates the first random number in sequence 1.)

K

6(g)3(PROB)

4(Ran#)bw

(Generates the second random number in sequence 1.)

w

Ran# 0 (Initializes the sequence.)

4(Ran#)aw

Ran# 1 (Generates the first random number in sequence 1.)

4(Ran#)bw

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Function Calculations

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1

Changing to a different sequence or
generating a totally random number (without
an argument) initializes the sequence.