Depreciation and amortization (Tables)

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2017

Depreciation, Depletion 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, 2017		May 31, 2016		May 31, 2017		May 31, 2016
Depreciation expense	$	334	$	353	$	1,000	$	997
Intangible asset and other amortization	79		94		244		274
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	413	$	447	$	1,244	$	1,271