rand - generate pseudo-random number

SYNOPSIS

<rand $min $max>

DESCRIPTION
The rand function returns a pseudo-random integer n between $min and $max.

DIAGNOSTICS
rand returns a pseudo-random integer n, $min <= n < $max.

EXAMPLE

<rand 0 100>
Your test score is $ret%.

The output might be:

Your test score is 42%.

CAVEATS
The rand function was added Nov. 7 1996.

Although seeded, the randomness of numbers generated by $rand may vary by platform.

SEE ALSO
randpick, srand