Depreciation and Amortization (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2015

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,
	2015		2014
Depreciation expense	$	298	$	256
Intangible asset and other amortization		84		63
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	382	$	319