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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, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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