Description of Business and Basis of presentation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Effect of reclassification of expenses	$ 2	$ 4

Effects of reclassification of expenses on other segements.

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