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rand

float rand( void );

Description

Returns a uniformly distributed random number in the range 0.0 ≤ v < 1.0. Uses algorithm:

   

rand = ( 5 * rand ) modulo 232

A default seed value is set on startup, but can be changed with the srand() function. rand() is not reentrant.

Return value

A uniformly distributed random number: 0.0 ≤ v < 1.0.

Library

MATH.LIB

See also

randb, randg, srand