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Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 25, 2020
Receivables [Abstract]  
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts in each fiscal year were as follows:
202020192018
(In millions)
Beginning balance$30 $33 $34 
Provision— — — 
Deductions1
— (3)(1)
Ending balance$30 $30 $33 
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1 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.