savings plan back on track. a. What was the original annual rate of return needed to reach Prof. ME's goal when he started the fund 3 years ago? necessary monthly deposits. How large of a monthly deposit must Prof. ME make into this new fund to meet his $400,000 goal? next 7 years into a fund consisting of 50 percent stock and 50 percent bonds, and hope for the best. What APR would the fund have to earn for Prof. ME to reach his $400,000 goal? \% (Round to two decimal places.) : (Round to two decimal places.) must he make into this new fund to meet his $400,000 goal in 7 years? $ (Round to the nearest cent.) have to earn for Prof. ME to reach his $400,000 goal? % (Round to two decimal places.)