To dilute or change the strength of a concentrated preparation, adding a diluent to it is necessary which would result in the final preparation having a lower percent strength. 

The most common dilution formula used for liquids and solids is shown below.

V = Volume and C = Concentration

V1: C1:
V2: C2:

 

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