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     ( THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
FERRELLGAS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES BALANCE SHEET ON JULY 31, 1996, AND
THE STATEMENT OF EARNINGS ENDING JULY 31, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATMENTS)
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