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Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2011
Apr. 30, 2010
Apr. 30, 2009
Apr. 30, 2008
Annual Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expenses as Per Changed Measurement Date        
Retained earnings       $ (3)
Accumulated other comprehensive income       9
Total       6
Pension Benefits [Member]
       
Annual Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expenses as Per Changed Measurement Date        
Retained earnings       (2)
Accumulated other comprehensive income       8
Total       6
Change in present value of pension and other postretirement benefit        
Obligation at beginning of year 577 415    
Service cost 16 10 13  
Interest cost 33 32 30  
Net actuarial (gain) loss 10 143    
Benefits paid (24) (23)    
Special termination benefits 1   1  
Obligation at end of year 613 577 415  
Expected benefit payments over the next 10 years        
2012 25      
2013 26      
2014 28      
2015 29      
2016 30      
2017-2021 179      
Medical and Life Insurance Benefits [Member]
       
Annual Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expenses as Per Changed Measurement Date        
Retained earnings       (1)
Accumulated other comprehensive income       1
Total       0
Change in present value of pension and other postretirement benefit        
Obligation at beginning of year 58 44    
Service cost 1 1 1  
Interest cost 3 3 3  
Net actuarial (gain) loss (10) 12    
Plan amendments 6      
Retiree contributions 2 2    
Benefits paid (4) (4)    
Obligation at end of year 56 58 44  
Expected benefit payments over the next 10 years        
2012 3      
2013 3      
2014 3      
2015 3      
2016 3      
2017-2021 $ 18