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     THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
RYDER SYSTEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE
SHEET AND STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
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