Retirement benefits (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2024

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Income)

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

		Three months ended November 30,
	Location in Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings	2024		2023
Service costs	Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	2	$	1
Interest costs	Other expense, net	63		70
Expected returns on plan assets/other	Other expense, net	(63)		(73)
Total net periodic pension cost (income)		$	3	$	(3)