Which is the correct way to generate numbers between minimum

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Which is the correct way to generate numbers between minimum and maximum(inclusive)?

1. minimum + (rand() % (maximum – minimum + 1));
2. minimum * (rand() % (maximum – minimum))
3. minimum – (rand() % (maximum + minimum));
4. minimum + (rand() % (maximum – minimum));
5. None of these

Correct Option: A

minimum + (rand() % (maximum – minimum + 1));