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Retirement benefits (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2025
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 May 31,Nine months ended May 31,
 Location in Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings2025202420252024
Service costsSelling, general and administrative expenses$1 $1 $2 $3 
Interest costsOther income (expense), net63 68 187 202 
Expected returns on plan assets/otherOther income (expense), net(62)(70)(185)(206)
Total net periodic pension cost (income)$2 $(1)$5 $(1)