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DEBT Summary of Long term debt incl. unamortized cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Oct. 31, 2019 | Oct. 31, 2018
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Long-term Debt | $ 1,788 | $ 1,291
4.55% Senior Notes 2024 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Senior Notes | 597 | 597
Senior notes, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net | 3 | 3
4.60% Senior Notes 2027 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Senior Notes | 695 | 694
Senior notes, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net | 5 | 6
3.00% Senior Notes 2029 |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Senior Notes | 496 | $ 0
Senior notes, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net | $ 4 |

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