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<LEGEND>
    (THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. BALANCE SHEET ON April 30, 2000
AND THE STATEMENT OF EARNINGS ENDING April 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS)
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