Dilution series calculator

Which dilutions can you make using 10ml pipettes and 100ml measuring cylinders?

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This interactive diagram shows a dilution series made from four dilutions of an initial bacterial solution. At each stage of the dilution, a quantity of the culture is diluted with a quantity of the medium

Dilutions
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cells/ml


Try to calculate the dilution factor for various combinations of initial numbers. Can you create a general rule for the overall dilution?  

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