Sharp EL-5230, EL-5250 Random Function, Random numbers, Random dice, Random coin, Random integer

Chapter 3: Scientific Calculations

Random Function

The Random function has four settings for the NORMAL, STAT or PROG mode. (This function is not available while using the N-base function, solver function and simulation calculations.)

Random numbers

A pseudo-random number, with three significant digits from 0 up to 0.999, can be generated by pressing @ w 0 e. To generate further random numbers in succession, press e. Press jto exit.

• The calculator can regenerate the same random number. (See page 36.)

Random dice

To simulate a die-rolling, a random integer between 1 and 6 can be gener- ated by pressing @ w 1 e. To generate further random numbers in succession, press e. Press jto exit.

Random coin

To simulate a coin flip, 0 (head) or 1 (tail) can be randomly generated by pressing @ w 2 e. To generate further random numbers in succession, press e. Press jto exit.

Random integer

An integer between 0 and 99 can be generated randomly by pressing @ w 3 e. To generate further random numbers in succession, press e. Press jto exit.

Example	Key operations	Result
Pick a random	j@ w 0	0.
number between	k10e
		random˚10=
0 and 9.99.		6.31

• The result may not be the same each time this operation is performed.

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