LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument
Long-term debt	$ 1,790	$ 1,790
Interest rate swap	10	11
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	1,800	1,801
Senior Notes 2020
Debt Instrument
Long-term debt	499	499
Interest rate swap	10	11
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	509	510
Senior Notes 2022
Debt Instrument
Long-term debt	398	398
Interest rate swap	0	0
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	398	398
Senior Notes 2023
Debt Instrument
Long-term debt	596	596
Interest rate swap	0	0
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	596	596
Senior Notes 2026
Debt Instrument
Long-term debt	297	297
Interest rate swap	0	0
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	$ 297	$ 297

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