Step 1 :Define the given variables: the future value (FV) is $800, the annual interest rate (r) is 11%, the number of times interest is compounded per year (n) is 4, and the time in years (t) is 4.
Step 2 :Use the formula for present value (PV) to calculate the amount needed to invest now. The formula is \(PV = \frac{FV}{(1 + \frac{r}{n})^{n*t}}\).
Step 3 :Substitute the given values into the formula: \(PV = \frac{800}{(1 + \frac{0.11}{4})^{4*4}}\).
Step 4 :Calculate the present value (PV) to get approximately 518.2993906144319.
Step 5 :Round the present value to the nearest cent to get $518.30.
Step 6 :Final Answer: The present value of $800 is \(\boxed{\$518.30}\).