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# random

> For the full documentation index, see: https://docs.mulesoft.com/llms.txt

## random(): Number

Returns a pseudo-random number greater than or equal to `0.0` and less than `1.0`.

### Example

This example generates a pseudo-random number and multiplies it by 1000.

#### Source

```DataWeave
%dw 2.0
output application/json
---
{ price: random() * 1000 }
```

#### Output

```JSON
{ "price": 65.02770292248383 }
```