At what time was the jar half full?

Ready to challenge your mind? Imagine that at 10 in the morning, a bacterium is placed in a jar, and its quantity doubles every minute. By 11 in the morning, the jar is full. At what time was it half full?

If you enjoy riddles, this one will make you think a little 😉

If you find yourself stuck, don't worry! Here's a Clue

Clue

To get to the answer, think in reverse:
If it's full at 11, how many bacteria were there in the previous minute?

If you seek the answer, you can find it here: Solution

Solution

There were half as many bacteria at 10:59.