Stumper of the Week #7

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There are 2 jars of equal capacity.  The first jar has 2 amoeba inside, while the second jar contains 4 amoeba.  An amoeba reproduces itself by doubling every 3 minutes.  Jar #1 is filled in 2 hours.  How long does it take jar #2 to fill?

Math Starters & Stumpers – Marcy Cook

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