Python Math: Randomly select an item from a list

Last update on April 02 2025 12:30:29 (UTC/GMT +8 hours)

55. Random List Item Selector

Write a Python program to randomly select an item from a list.

Sample Solution:

Python Code:

import random
color = ['Red', 'Green', 'Black', 'Orange', 'Black']
print(random.choice(color))

Sample Output:

Black

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