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Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 25, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]  
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts for each fiscal year were as follows:
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Beginning balance
$
58

 
$
74

 
$
87

Provision
—

 
—

 
—

Deductions1
(9
)
 
(16
)
 
(13
)
Ending balance
$
49

 
$
58

 
$
74

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1 Fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 deductions represent releases of allowance for doubtful accounts credited to expense as a result of an overall lower risk profile of Applied's customers.