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Prudential Small-Cap Quantum Fund, Inc.
Supplement dated December 3, 1997 to
Prospectus dated September 25, 1997
The following information supplements the information contained in
"Shareholder Guide--How to Buy Shares of the Fund"
The Fund expects to commence the continuous offering of its shares on
December 15, 1997. The availability of small-cap stocks suitable for the Fund's
portfolio may affect the Fund's continuous offering of shares in the future. The
Fund reserves the right to temporarily close the Fund to new investors in the
future in the event of significant cash inflows within a short period of time.
MF176C-2 (12/3/97)
