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Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 28, 2018
Receivables [Abstract]  
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts in each fiscal year were as follows:
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In millions)
Beginning balance
$
34

 
$
51

 
$
49

Provision
—

 
—

 
3

Deductions1
(1
)
 
(17
)
 
(1
)
Ending balance
$
33

 
$
34

 
$
51

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1 Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016 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.