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Retirement benefits - balance sheet (Details) - Pension Plan - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Aug. 31, 2018
Aug. 31, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Other non-current assets $ 554 $ 278
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (7) (7)
Other non-current liabilities (164) (171)
Net asset (liability) recognized at end of year $ 383 $ 100