Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
The total intrinsic value of options and SSARs exercised	$ 28	$ 47	$ 35
Stock options and SSARs award vesting period (years)	3 years
Stock options and SSARs award expiration period (years)	7 years
Grant-date fair value per award (dollars per share)	$ 7.16	$ 9.53	$ 9.84
Stock-based incentive awards on a pre-tax	$ 14	$ 15	$ 15
Compensation expense partially offset by deferred income tax benefits	5	6	6
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based compensation	$ 10
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period of recognition (years)	1 year 4 months 24 days
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares outstanding under Restricted stock units (shares)	492
Weighted-average remaining restriction period (years)	1 year 2 months 12 days
Total fair value of RSUs, restricted stock, and DSUs vested	$ 8	$ 10	$ 11
Omnibus Compensation Plan 2004 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized under 2013 Omnibus Compensation Plan (shares)	16,600
Shares issued under 2013 Omnibus Compensation Plan (shares)	12,710

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Share based compensation arrangement by award options and stock settled appreciation rights exercises in period intrinsic value.

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Share based compensation arrangement by other than options weighted average remaining restriction period.

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Unrecognized cost of unvested share-based compensation awards.

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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period.

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date.

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Fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash.

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The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested).

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The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

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