1. One gram of sludge was added to a 99 mL dilution blank. Three 1/10 dilutions were then made. From the last dilution made, 200 µL was plated onto an all-purpose medium. After incubation, 123 colonies were counted. What is the CFU/mL in the sludge? Note: 1 gram sludge is equal to 1 mL sludge.

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1. One gram of sludge was added to a 99 mL dilution blank. Three 1/10 dilutions were then made. From the last 
dilution made, 200 µL was plated onto an all-purpose medium. After incubation, 123 colonies were counted. 
What is the CFU/mL in the sludge? Note: 1 gram sludge is equal to 1 mL sludge.

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