How do I generate random numbers on FX97xx / FX98xx / CFX98xx calculators?
The random number generator function is called Ran# and can be accessed in RUN mode by pressing: [OPTN] [F6] [F3] (PROB) [F4] (Ran#) Note: In the paragraph above, the bold text indicates keypresses, while the aqua-colored text represents the menus that appear at the bottom of the calculator screen. This also assumes there are no menus on the bottom of the screen when you begin. If PROB is already on the screen, then the [F6] key is not necessary, just press [F3] then [F4] at this point. The Ran# function generates a random decimal number between 0 and 1. If you need to generate a number with a higher range, then there may be extra steps involved. For example, to choose a random number between 0 and 100, you would enter: Ran#100 Let’s say you want to simulate a dice roll, where you get an integer between 1 and 6. Your first step would be to do: Ran#6 This will give you a random decimal number between 0 and 6. But we need an integer, not a decimal. To make it an integer, you would change
