Statement of retained earnings. Use the data from the following financial statements in the popup window. . The company paid interest expense of $17,200 for 2017 and had an overall tax rate of 40% for 2017. Complete the statement of retained earnings for 2017, and determine the dividends paid last year. The distributed earnings is $. (Round to the nearest dollar.) Statement of retained earnings. Use the data from the following financial statements in the popup window. . The company paid interest expense of $17,200 for 2017 and had an overall tax rate of 40% for 2017. Complete the statement of retained earnings for 2017, and determine the dividends paid last year. The distributed earnings is $. (Round to the nearest dollar.)