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Income taxes - components of earnings before income tax provision (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2018
Aug. 31, 2017
Aug. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
U.S. $ 3,292 $ 1,953 $ 2,577
Non–U.S. 2,683 2,900 2,567
Earnings before income tax provision $ 5,975 $ 4,853 $ 5,144