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Property and Equipment (Details Numeric) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 02, 2017 | Dec. 01, 2017 | Dec. 02, 2016 | Nov. 27, 2015
Property and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization expense |  | $ 156.9 | $ 157.6 | $ 146.3
Almaden Tower [Member] |  |  |  |
Property and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Option to purchase building, purchase price | $ 103.6 |  |  |
Capitalized amount for building purchase | $ 104.2 |  |  |

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