Help with A, B, and C please!

TB Problem Qu. 15A-49 (Algo) Comparative balance sheets and the income statements... Comparative balance sheets and the income statements for Ellis Corporation are presented below: The following additional information is available for the year: * During the year, the company sold long-term investments for $49,000 that had been purchased for $51,500. * The company did not sell any property, plant, and equipment during the year or repurchase any of its own common stock. * All sales were on credit. * The company paid a cash dividend of $36,400. The company paid cash to retire $15,900 of bonds payable. Required: a. Using the indirect method, determine the net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. b. Using the direct method, determine the net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. c. Using the net cash provided by (used in) operating activities amount from either part a or b, prepare a statement of cash flows