Equity Method Investments, Summarized Financial Information of Equity Method Investees (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015		Aug. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	[1]		$ 13,071		$ 37,579
Gross Profit	[1]		3,050		8,096
Net Earnings	[1]		723		1,444
Share of earnings from equity method investments		$ 0	$ 315	[1]	$ 617	[1]

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