Geneate Random Numbers within Range having fixed total

[milindighe]

I have, Total no. of Boxes, Total no. of items that goes in boxes and each box can have Min and Max count.
For Example,
If Total Boxes = 80, Total No. of Items = 240, and each box can have Minimum 5 and Maximum 10 Items.
So, I have to generate a table of 80 boxes, where 240 items are distributed. And each box can have Min 5 and Max 10 items.
How to generate such table with random items between 5 to 10 among 80 boxes whose total is 240?

 

[joeu2004]

I have to generate a table of 80 boxes, where 240 items are distributed. And each box can have Min 5 and Max 10 items.

Sounds like a trick question on a class assignment or test. The answer is: it cannot be done!

With a minimum of 5, the number of boxes required is 240/5 = 48, not 80.

 

[milindighe]

Sounds like a trick question on a class assignment or test. The answer is: it cannot be done!

With a minimum of 5, the number of boxes required is 240/5 = 48, not 80.

Hi joeu2004!
I have given numbers just as an example. Actual numbers will be always more realistic and within a ratio.
However, yesterday night, I figured out the solution!
Thanks for replying and Have a nice day!

 

[Sulprobil]

Hi joeu2004!
I have given numbers just as an example. Actual numbers will be always more realistic and within a ratio.
However, yesterday night, I figured out the solution!
Thanks for replying and Have a nice day!

What is your solution, please?