Consolidation, Noncontrolling Interests and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	Nov. 30, 2018	Nov. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Percentage of controlled subsidiary's earnings	100.00%	100.00%

Percentage of subsidiary earnings included in consolidation.

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