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ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Aug. 02, 2020 | Jul. 28, 2019 | Nov. 03, 2019
Fiscal period duration | 91 days | 91 days |
VIE-Not Primary Beneficiary |  |  |
Maximum Exposure to Losses |  |  |
Maximum exposure to loss | $ 1,551 |  |
VIE-Not Primary Beneficiary | Brazilian Construction Equipment Manufacturer Joint Venture |  |  |
Maximum Exposure to Losses |  |  |
Maximum exposure to loss | $ 13 | $ 23 | $ 22

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