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Using random in Java 0 to 100

I'm learning about how to use the Random class I'm new, and I'm a little confused, because I want to generate a Random number from 0 to 100. I did it with these two sentences: Random rnd = new Random(); System.out.println((int)(rnd.nextDouble() * 100 + 1)); System.out.println(Math.abs(rnd.nextInt()) % (100 + 1)); Both sentence create a random number from 0 to 100, but which one is better? Is there another way to generate a random number from 0 to 100? How can I generate a random number from 50 to 100?

21st Jul 2017, 12:01 AM
Eduardo Perez Regin
Eduardo Perez Regin - avatar
2 Answers
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There's many ways. I have no idea which is the best, there likely very similar performance wise. Although, Math.random() may be nice since you don't need to create an instance of a class plus no imports required. LocalRandom seemed to be recommended nowadays. I'd recommend not using your abs() way, try to minimize the operations. Examples using some methods, from 50-100. int randNum = (int)((Math.random() * (50 + 1)) + 50); OR From java.util Random rnd = new Random(); int randNum = rnd.nextInt((100-50)+1) + 50 OR From java.util.concurrent int randNum = ThreadLocalRandom.current().nextInt(50, 100 + 1); *I wrote +1 sometimes to show the number is exclusive, and showed all work.*
21st Jul 2017, 12:28 AM
Rrestoring faith
Rrestoring faith - avatar
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Use this Code: Random rndNumber= new Random(); int a = rndNumber.nextInt(100);
21st Jul 2017, 10:48 PM
Mahdi sg
Mahdi sg - avatar