$2+2=4$  $4+4=8$ 
Ashley had a basket of apples. Her family took half of the apples after dinner. Next morning, her family took half of the remaining apples. There were $$2$$ apples left in the basket. How many apples were in the basket at first? 
Options:
[a] $$4$$ 
[b] $$6$$ 
[c] $$8$$ 
[d] $$11$$ 
[e] $$16$$ 