When there is a surplus

A) quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied.
B) quantity supplied is greater than quantity demanded.
C) quantity demanded is equal to quantity supplied.

Surplus

An excess of income or assets over expenditure in a given period, often referring to a government's budget.

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specific period.

Quantity Demanded

The amount of a good or service consumers are willing and able to buy at a specific price level, ceteris paribus.