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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Creating Reusable Code with Functions Random Number Challenge

Anthony gedeon
Anthony gedeon
6,140 Points
Posted by Anthony gedeon
Anthony gedeon
6,140 Points

It works but is this the right way of doing it?

It is within the range of arguments but am I cheating the system by omitting the formula?

function minMax(start, end){ var randomChose = Math.floor(Math.random() * end) + start; return randomChose; }

console.log(minMax(0, 4) );

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

You haven't omitted the formula, but you've created a different one. It may seem to perform similarly for some arguments, but the difference will become obvious with others.

For example, try using this function to generate a random number between 80 and 90.