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Leases - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Expected future lease payments for leases not yet commenced | $ 163
Total lease receivables | $ 269
Weighted-average remaining lease term | 7 years
Real Property |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Lease renewal term | 5 years
Minimum |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Noncancelable lease term of leases not yet commenced | 3 years
Minimum | Facilities |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Typical remaining lease terms | 1 year
Minimum | Equipment |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Typical remaining lease terms | 1 year
Maximum |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Noncancelable lease term of leases not yet commenced | 15 years
Maximum | Facilities |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Typical remaining lease terms | 15 years
Maximum | Equipment |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |
Typical remaining lease terms | 5 years

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