Other Deductions, Net

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Other Deductions, Net [Abstract]

Other Deductions, Net

5.  Other deductions, net are summarized as follows (in millions):  

	Three Months Ended
	December 31,
	2010			2011
Amortization of intangibles	$	67			58
Rationalization of operations		17			23
Other		(3	)		11
Gains, net		(3	)		(2	)
Total	$	78			90

Other deductions, net increased for the three months ended December 31, 2011, primarily due to losses on foreign currency transactions and higher rationalization expense, partially offset by lower amortization expense on intangible assets.