The following table shows the number of hours per week supplied to a particular market by three individuals at various wage rates. Calculate the total hours per week (QT) supplied to the market.

Which individuals, if any, have backward-bending supply curves in the wage range shown? Does the market supply curve bend backward in the wage range shown in the table?

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Hours per Week Hourly Wage 21 2000 25 35 45 Q2 QT $ 15 S 16 S 17 S 18 $ 19 $ 20 10 25 40 37 10 30 45 38