CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	Treasury stock	Noncontrolling interests
Beginning Balance at Aug. 31, 2020	$ 1,825		$ 2,414	$ 2,041	$ (34)	$ (2,610)	$ 14
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Recognition of stock-based compensation			31
Declared dividends				(12)
Net income	201			200			1
Other comprehensive income	20				20
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans						(21)
Treasury shares purchased						(50)
Ending Balance at Nov. 30, 2020	1,994	$ 0	2,445	2,229	(14)	(2,681)	15
Beginning Balance at Aug. 31, 2021	2,137		2,533	2,688	(25)	(3,060)	1
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Recognition of stock-based compensation			34
Declared dividends				(12)
Net income	241			241			0
Other comprehensive income	(23)				(23)
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans						(43)
Treasury shares purchased						(127)
Ending Balance at Nov. 30, 2021	$ 2,207	$ 0	$ 2,567	$ 2,917	$ (48)	$ (3,230)	$ 1