Marion Company Had These Transactions During the First Month of the New

Marion Company had these transactions during the first month of the new accounting period:
$\bullet$ Sold merchandise for $9000 on credit; its cost was $5000 and it was purchased and paid for last year
$\bullet$ Collected $3000 from an account receivable
$\bullet$ Borrowed $10 000 from the bank
$\bullet$ Paid dividends of $500
Using the above information, Marion would report net cash flow from operating activities for the new period as:

A) $2500.
B) $3000.
C) $8000.
D) none of the answers provided.