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I'm using IBM's api Qc3GenPRNs to generate 3 digit random numbers (repeats are
ok).
Using IBM's example it functions well, and you can pass it the "max" number so
can be used for any (realistic) # digits.
However, I find in small #digits like 3 (max 999) it consistently returns higher
numbers (over 500) than lower numbers. This causes a problem - regulatory
requirement to randomize a group of records & select all that are <= xxx (varies
from state to state). The last statement of the pgm takes the huge # generated
(** 64) and divides by the max (999) - i see that as the problem, but my math
brain is limited. I've resolved the issue (i think) by using the last xxx digits
(truncated) of the huge#, and not dividing. does this make sense? I need to be
able to say this is "standard" solution.
Jim Franz
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