Can someone explain 3(a) (b) for me?

The following question focuses on the effects of inventory on cash flows from operating activities. If Coca-Cola had acquired, using cash, 5 stores including $267 in inventory during 2015 and had not sold this new inventory, how would this activity have affected operating cash flows under the direct method? (2) Same setup as in (a), but this time under the indirect method. (2)