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Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt, Short-Term Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
May 31, 2016
Aug. 31, 2015
Short-Term Borrowings [Abstract]    
Other $ 374 $ 1,068
Unsecured Variable Rate Notes Due 2016 [Member]    
Short-Term Borrowings [Abstract]    
Unsecured Notes [1] $ 0 747
Maturity year [1] 2016  
Other Short-Term Debt [Member]    
Short-Term Borrowings [Abstract]    
Other [1],[2] $ 374 321
Total short-term borrowings [1] $ 374 $ 1,068
[1] All notes are presented net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs, where applicable.
[2] Other short-term borrowings represent a mix of fixed and variable rate borrowings with various maturities and working capital facilities denominated in various foreign currencies including bank overdrafts.