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 Initializes the random-number generator (RANDOMIZE), or returns a single-
 precision random number between 0 and 1 (RND).
 
    RANDOMIZE [seed]
    RND[(n)]
 
    ■ seed     Any type of numeric expression; used to initialize the
               random-number generator; if omitted, the value of the
               TIMER function is used
 
    ■ n        Determines how RND generates the next random number:
 
               When n Is...         RND Returns...
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               < 0                  Same number for any n
               = 0                  Last number generated
               > 0 (or omitted)     Next random number in sequence
 
 See Also
     ◄TIMER Function►