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Iulian
Iulian

Reputation: 419

Random algorithm with restricted outcome

Let's say you have a random algorithm which can choose between 2 elements however you want the 2nd element to have a chance of only 1% to be selected. What is the algorithmic logic behind it? Also any idea on how I could find more on this matter? I researched random algorithms with determined output but couldn't find answer to my question.

I looked into Cryptographically secure pseudorandom number generator however I think that for now, it is not necessary to overcomplicate things.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 59

Answers (1)

olegarch
olegarch

Reputation: 3891

int arr[2] = {1, 2};
return arr[(Math.floor(Math.random() * 100) == 0)? 1 : 0];

Upvotes: 1

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