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Acquisition of Inotera (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2017
Inotera |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Pro Forma Information including Inotera |
Quarter ended |  | December 1, 2016
Net sales |  | $ | 3,965 |
Net income |  | 190 |
Net income attributable to Micron |  | 190 |
Earnings per share |  |
Basic |  | 0.17 |
Diluted |  | 0.17 |

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