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Document how Math.random expression generates a number between 1 and 100
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const num = Math.floor(Math.random() * (maximum - minimum + 1)) + minimum;
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// In this exercise, you will need to work out what num represents?
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// In this exercise, you will need to work out what num represents
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// Try breaking down the expression and using documentation to explain what it means
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// It will help to think about the order in which expressions are evaluated
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// Try logging the value of num and running the program several times to build an idea of what the program is doing
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// Math.random() gives a random decimal number between 0 and 1
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// Math.random() * (maximum - minimum + 1) gives a random decimal number between 0 and 100
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// Math.floor() removes the decimal part, giving a whole number between 0 and 99
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// + minimum shifts the range up so the final result is between 1 and 100

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