It is simple to generate a uniformly distributed random number with a minimum and maximum other than 0 and 1. For example, the formula = 150+100 RAND() generates a number uniformly distributed between:
A) 100 and 150
B) 150 and 250
C) 50 and 100
D) 50 and 250

Question

It is simple to generate a uniformly distributed random number with a minimum and maximum other than 0 and 1. For example, the formula = 150+100  RAND() generates a number uniformly distributed between:
A) 100 and 150 
B) 150 and 250 
C) 50 and 100 
D) 50 and 250

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The formula adds 150 to a value between 0 and 1 generated by RAND() and then multiplies that sum by 100, resulting in a range of 150 to 250.

It Is Simple to Generate a Uniformly Distributed Random Number