Depreciation and Amortization (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 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 November 30,
	2016		2015
Depreciation expense	$	335	$	298
Intangible asset and other amortization		84		84
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	419	$	382