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Inventories - Inventory (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished products	$ 797	$ 880
Work in process	85	50
Raw materials	363	389
Total inventories	$ 1,245us-gaap_InventoryNet	$ 1,319us-gaap_InventoryNet

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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