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The reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 25, 2015	Sep. 26, 2014	Feb. 28, 2015
Current maturities of long-term debt:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$ 500	$ 577
Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	3,403	3,281
Other	1
Total debt	3,903	3,858
1.60% senior notes due 2015
Current maturities of long-term debt:
Current maturities of long-term debt		$ 250
Debt
Debt instrument, interest rate (as a percent)		1.60%
Commercial paper
Current maturities of long-term debt:
Current maturities of long-term debt		$ 327
Debt
Debt instrument, weighted-average interest rate at period end (as a percent)		0.30%
Floating rate senior notes due 2016
Current maturities of long-term debt:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$ 500
Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities		$ 500
Floating rate senior notes due 2016 \| LIBOR
Debt
Debt instrument description of variable rate basis	three-month London interbank offered rate	three-month London interbank offered rate
Debt instrument basis spread on variable rate (as a percent)	0.20%	0.20%
6.55% senior notes due 2017
Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	$ 718	$ 723
Debt instrument, interest rate (as a percent)	6.55%	6.55%
2.375% senior notes due 2018
Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	$ 324	$ 324
Debt instrument, interest rate (as a percent)	2.375%	2.375%
2.35% senior notes due 2019
Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	$ 250	$ 250
Debt instrument, interest rate (as a percent)	2.35%	2.35%
4.875% senior notes due 2021
Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	$ 263	$ 261
Debt instrument, interest rate (as a percent)	4.875%	4.875%
3.50% senior notes due 2022
Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	$ 511	$ 499
Debt instrument, interest rate (as a percent)	3.50%	3.50%
1.100% senior notes due 2023
Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	$ 612
Debt instrument, interest rate (as a percent)	1.10%		1.10%
3.45% senior notes due 2024
Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	$ 249	$ 249
Debt instrument, interest rate (as a percent)	3.45%	3.45%
7.125% senior notes due 2037
Debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	$ 475	$ 475
Debt instrument, interest rate (as a percent)	7.125%	7.125%