text: dilution formula is m1v1=m2v2. so how does it help u when u go into food tech studies?   this formula will not be used often but an example would be if you need to blend batches of product.  for example, if a batch is low in a particular ingredient then you can calculate at which rate to mix it in with 'good' product and still maintain the integrity or 'declaired' values on the product.