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 $36,200 that had been purchased for $38,700. * 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 $44,200. * The company paid cash to retire $16,200 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 l lainn the net rach nrovided hw (ced inl nneratinc artivitiec amnu int from either nart a no h nrenare a ctatement of cach flnwe 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. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Using the indirect method, determine the net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Using the direct method, determine the net cash provided by (used in) operating activities. Using the net cash provided by (used in) operating activities amount from either part a or b, prepare a statement of cash flows. (Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.)