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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF STUDIO PLUS HOTELS, INC'S MARCH 31, 1996 FORM 10-Q
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH MARCH 31, 1996 FORM 10-Q
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