1 ml of sewage water is added to 9 ml of water. 0.1 ml of this is added to 9.9 ml of water. 1 ml of this is then added to 9 ml of water. 1 ml is plated and 243 colonies form. What is the CFU/ml of the sewage water? Thanks again.

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