Equity Method Investments, Summarized Financial Information of Equity Method Investees (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Current assets	[1]	$ 5,015	$ 9,074
Non-current assets	[1]	1,548	22,363
Current liabilities	[1]	3,936	9,372
Non-current liabilities	[1]	837	10,608
Shareholders' Equity	[1],[2]	1,790	11,457
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	[3]	20,905	37,624	$ 36,482
Gross Profit	[3]	3,794	8,109	7,632
Net Earnings	[3]	791	1,446	1,363
Share of earnings from equity method investments	[3]	$ 339	$ 618	$ 496

[1] Net assets in foreign equity method investments are translated at their respective August 31, 2015 and 2014 spot rates.

[2] Shareholders' equity at August 31, 2015 and 2014 includes $163 million and $283 million respectively, related to noncontrolling interests.

[3] Earnings in foreign equity method investments are translated at their respective average exchange rates.