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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from consolidated
financial statements for the three and nine month periods ended January 31, 1997
and 1995, respectively, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
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<NAME> MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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