Depreciation and Amortization (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2016

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				Six Months Ended
	February 29, 2016		February 28, 2015		February 29, 2016		February 28, 2015
Depreciation expense	$	346	$	311	$	644	$	567
Intangible asset and other amortization		96		196		180		259
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	442	$	507	$	824	$	826