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NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Reclassification from Current Deferred tax to Non-Current Deferred Tax (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Deferred Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |
Deferred Tax Asset Re-classification From Current to Non-Current | $ 75
Deferred Tax Liability Re-classification from Current to Non-Current | $ 2

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