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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries Unaudited Condensed Financial
Statements as of and for September 30, 2000, and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.

                             
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