Depreciation and amortization

6 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2018

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 February 28,				Six months ended February 28,
	2018		2017		2018		2017
Depreciation expense	$	347	$	332	$	682	$	666
Intangible asset and other amortization	95		81		176		165
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	442	$	413	$	858	$	831