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Inventories - Inventory (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished products	$ 808	$ 692
Work in process	74	58
Raw materials	502	460
Total inventories	$ 1,384	$ 1,210

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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