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# Random Number

> Produces a random whole number within a range you set.

The Random Number node picks a random whole number between a minimum and a
maximum you choose. It is handy for sampling, spreading work out, and simple
splits where you want a share of runs to go one way and the rest another.

## When to use it

* You want to sample a portion of records, such as pulling roughly one in ten
  for a quality review.
* You want to split runs into groups for an A/B test, paired with a
  [Conditional](/platform/workflows/node-reference/logic-and-flow/conditional) or
  [Check](/platform/workflows/node-reference/logic-and-flow/check).
* You need a bit of variety, like staggering outreach so it does not all land at
  the same instant.

## Inputs

| Field         | What it's for                           | Example |
| ------------- | --------------------------------------- | ------- |
| Minimum value | The lowest number the node can produce. | 1       |
| Maximum value | The highest number in the range.        | 100     |

## Outputs

| Field  | What you get back                                      |
| ------ | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| Number | A single random whole number within the range you set. |

## Example

An agency reviews a sample of new policies rather than every one. A workflow uses
a Random Number node set from 1 to 100, then a
[Check](/platform/workflows/node-reference/logic-and-flow/check) step flags the policy for
review when the number is 10 or lower, giving roughly a ten percent sample. The
rest continue straight through.

![The Random Number node configuration panel, showing a minimum and maximum value.](/_fern-img/604e131b20d08b155ecbf732fc527a6ebbb0bc805bd80b8c050a84d637cfda30.webp)

> **Note**
>
> The result is a whole number, not a decimal. To turn it into a percentage
> chance, pick a range like 1 to 100 and compare the result against your
> threshold in the next step.

## Related nodes

#### [Check](/platform/workflows/node-reference/logic-and-flow/check)

Turn the number into a labeled outcome like SAMPLED or SKIPPED.

#### [Conditional](/platform/workflows/node-reference/logic-and-flow/conditional)

Send the run down different paths based on the number.

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