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NET INCOME PER SHARE (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share
The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented below:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
January 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(in millions)
Numerator:
 

 
 

Net income
$
70

 
$
74

Denominator:
 
 
 
Basic weighted-average shares(a)
168

 
167

Potential common shares— stock options and other employee stock plans
2

 

Diluted weighted-average shares(a)
170

 
167