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Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 30, 2013	Aug. 30, 2012
Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 453	$ 512
Work in process	1,169	1,148
Raw materials and supplies	110	152
Inventories	$ 1,732	$ 1,812

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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