EXERCISE 1: Compare two random numbers Write code to pick two random numbers. Output a message only if the first value is greater than the second value.
EXERCISE 1: Compare two random numbers Write code to pick two random numbers. Output a message only if the first value is greater than the second value.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Random Number Simulation in MATLAB
**Code Explanation:**
The following MATLAB code simulates a coin toss:
```matlab
toss = rand(1, 1); % Pick a value at random between 0 and 1
```
- This line generates a random decimal number between 0 and 1 using the `rand` function.
```matlab
if toss <= 0.5
fprintf('Tossed heads\n'); % Say it's heads if toss is less than or equal to 0.5
else
fprintf('Tossed tails\n'); % Say it's tails if toss is greater than 0.5
end
```
- The `if` statement checks if the value of `toss` is 0.5 or less. If true, it outputs "Tossed heads."
- Otherwise, it outputs "Tossed tails."
**Expected Output:**
- When you run this code, you should see a variable called `toss` in your MATLAB Workspace Browser. This variable holds a value between 0 and 1 selected at random.
- The output in the Command Window will be either "Tossed heads" or "Tossed tails," depending on the value of `toss`.
**Exercise 1: Compare Two Random Numbers**
- Write code to pick two random numbers. Output a message only if the first value is greater than the second value.
This is a simple exercise to understand conditional statements and randomness in MATLAB.
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