Retirement benefits (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2024

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Income)

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

		Three months ended				Six months ended
	Location in Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings	February 29, 2024		February 28, 2023		February 29, 2024		February 28, 2023
Service costs	Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	1	$	1	$	2	$	2
Interest costs	Other income (expense), net	64		63		134		122
Expected returns on plan assets/other	Other income (expense), net	(63)		(80)		(136)		(156)
Total net periodic pension expense (income)		$	3	$	(16)	$	—	$	(32)