Depreciation and Amortization (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2014

Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]

Depreciation and Amortization by Major Category

The Company has recorded the following depreciation and amortization expense in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings (In millions):

	Three Months Ended November 30,
	2014		2013
Depreciation expense	$	235	$	235
Amortization expense		63		70
System development costs amortization		21		27
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	319	$	332