Retirement benefits (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2023

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Income)

Components of net periodic pension income for the defined benefit pension plans (in millions):

		Three months ended November 30,
	Location in Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings	2023		2022
Service costs	Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	1	$	1
Interest costs	Other (expense) income, net	70		59
Expected returns on plan assets/other	Other (expense) income, net	(73)		(75)
Total net periodic pension income		$	(3)	$	(15)