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Earnings Per Share and Stock Issuances-Common Stock Activity (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2015
Feb. 28, 2014
Stock Options And Restricted Stock Units [Member]    
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Line Items]    
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Share Repurchase Program [Member]    
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Line Items]    
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares 0.9us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares
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