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Retirement benefits (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
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 May 31,Nine months ended May 31,
 Location in Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings2024202320242023
Service costsSelling, general and administrative expenses$1 $1 $3 $3 
Interest costsOther income, net68 64 202 186 
Expected returns on plan assets/otherOther income, net(70)(81)(206)(237)
Total net periodic pension income$(1)$(17)$(1)$(48)