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DEBT (Carrying Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014
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Senior Notes 2019 [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Unsecured long-term debt, noncurrent | $ 499 | $ 499
Senior Notes 2024 [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Unsecured long-term debt, noncurrent | 600 | 600
Senior Notes [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Unsecured long-term debt, noncurrent | $ 1,099 | $ 1,099

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