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Acquisitions (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 25, 2020 USD ($) item | Dec. 27, 2019 USD ($) item
Acquisitions |  |
Net cash paid | $ 107 | $ 115
2021 Acquisitions |  |
Acquisitions |  |
Number of businesses acquired | item | 1 |
Net cash paid | $ 106 |
2020 Acquisitions |  |
Acquisitions |  |
Number of businesses acquired | item |  | 2
Net cash paid |  | $ 112

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