diff --git a/random_number.cpp b/random_number.cpp
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+//Program that generates a random number
+
+#include <iostream>
+#include <ctime>
+#include <cstdlib>
+using namespace std;
+
+int generate(){
+    return rand()%100+1;
+}
+
+int main(){
+    srand(time(NULL));
+    cout << "The random number generated (1-100) is: " << generate() << endl;
+    return 0;
+}
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