Depreciation and Amortization (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May. 31, 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 May 31,				Nine Months Ended May 31,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Depreciation expense	$	339	$	267	$	906	$	787
Intangible asset and other amortization		99		71		358		214
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	438	$	338	$	1,264	$	1,001