NET INCOME PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2018

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented below:

	Three Months Ended
	January 31,
	2018			2017
	(in millions)
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$	(320	)	$	168
Denominator:
Basic weighted-average shares	323			322
Potential common shares— stock options and other employee stock plans	—			4
Diluted weighted-average shares	323			326