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Math.random() β€” Returns a Number

πŸ“– Usage Example
// Pseudo-random float in [0, 1)
Math.random()                        // β†’ e.g. 0.7421...
Math.floor(Math.random() * 6)        // β†’ 0–5

Use Math.random() to generate a pseudo-random floating-point number between 0 (inclusive) and 1 (exclusive).

Math.random()

Returns a pseudo-random floating-point number in the range [0, 1).

Challenge: Verify that Math.random() returns a JavaScript number.

πŸ’‘ Hints (1)
  • β€’ Math.random() always returns a number primitive