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Generate random number in a range

 

package{
  import flash.display.Sprite;
  
  public class Main extends Sprite{
    public function Main(){
       trace(randomInRange(2,5));

    }
     function randomInRange(min:Number, max:Number):Number {
        var scale:Number = max - min;
        return Math.random() * scale + min;
     }
  }
}

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