Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2012

Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]

Notional amounts of derivative instruments outstanding

The notional amounts of derivative instruments outstanding as of February 29, 2012, August 31, 2011 and February 28, 2011 were as follows (In millions):

	February 29, 2012		August 31, 2011		February 28, 2011
Derivatives designated as hedges:
Interest rate swaps	$	1,550	$	1,550	$	1,300

Fair value and balance sheet presentation of derivative instruments

The fair value and balance sheet presentation of derivative instruments at February 29, 2012, August 31, 2011 and February 28, 2011, were as follows (In millions):

	Location in Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet	February 29, 2012		August 31, 2011		February 28, 2011
Asset derivatives designated as hedges:
Interest rate swaps	Other non-current assets	$	55	$	63	$	38