Depreciation and Amortization (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2015

Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]

Depreciation and Amortization by Major Category

The Company has recorded the following depreciation and amortization expense in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings (in millions):

	Three Months Ended February 28,				Six Months Ended February 28,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Depreciation expense	$	311	$	258	$	567	$	520
Intangible asset and other amortization		196		73		259		143
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	507	$	331	$	826	$	663