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Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]  
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts in each fiscal year were as follows:
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Beginning balance
$
51

 
$
49

 
$
58

Provision
—

 
3

 
—

Deductions1
(17
)
 
(1
)
 
(9
)
Ending balance
$
34

 
$
51

 
$
49

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1 Fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 deductions primarily represent releases of allowance for doubtful accounts credited to expense as a result of an overall lower risk profile of Applied’s customers and cash collections.