Depreciation and Amortization (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 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				Nine Months Ended
	May 31, 2016		May 31, 2015		May 31, 2016		May 31, 2015
Depreciation expense	$	353	$	339	$	997	$	906
Intangible asset and other amortization		94		99		274		358
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	447	$	438	$	1,271	$	1,264