Depreciation and amortization

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2017

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization

The Company has recorded the following depreciation and amortization expense in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings (in millions):

	Three months ended November 30,
	2017		2016
Depreciation expense	$	335	$	335
Intangible asset and other amortization	81		84
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	416	$	419