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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM COPART, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDING APRIL 30, 2000.
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END> JUL-31-2000
<PERIOD-START> AUG-01-1999
<PERIOD-END> APR-30-2000
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<PP&E> 97,773,900
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<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 32,602,800
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<CGS> 0
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<INCOME-PRETAX> 34,580,400
<INCOME-TAX> 13,313,500
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<EPS-BASIC> 0.40
<EPS-DILUTED> 0.38
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