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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE RYDER
SYSTEM, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
AND STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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