Note 15 Fair Value and Intrinsic Value (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, intrinsic value of options exercised, fair value of shares vested [Abstract]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value of Restricted Stock Units Granted	$ 33.51	$ 34.11	$ 23.22
RSU Vested in Period, Fair Value	$ 36	$ 53	$ 10

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, intrinsic value of options exercised, fair value of shares vested [Abstract]

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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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