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 RANDOM(IEXP) (INTEGER)

 Function
  Return a random number between 0 and a specified limit.

 Syntax
  RANDOM(limit)

   limit = An integer expression with the maximum random value desired.

 Return Type & Value
  INTEGER
  Returns the random number in the range 0 to limit.

 Remarks
  Random numbers have many applications from statistics to video games.
  This function allows you to generate pseudo-random numbers in the range
  0 to limit inclusive.

 Examples
  INTEGER x,y
  WHILE (KINKEY() <> " ") DO
    CLS
    LET x = 1+RANDOM(50)
    LET y = 1+RANDOM(22)
    COLOR 1+RANDOM(14)
    ANSIPOS x,y
    PRINT "Hit the SPACE BAR to continue"
    DELAY 18
    ANSIPOS x,y
    CLREOL
  ENDWHILE

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