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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | May. 31, 2015 | May. 31, 2014
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CURRENT ASSETS |  |
Allowances for receivables | $ 185 | $ 164
Allowances for spare parts, supplies and fuel | $ 207 | $ 212
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT |  |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.10 | $ 0.10
Common stock, shares authorized | 800 | 800
Common stock, shares issued | 318 | 318

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- Definition A provision for trade and other receivables due within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Also included is a provision for receivables that will not be collected due to the issuance of a credit memo or refund. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The amount of the valuation account as of the balance sheet date which reduces the carrying amount of spare parts, supplies and fuel to their net realizable value. This valuation account takes into consideration such factors as excessive quantities based on fleet usage, obsolescence and shrinkage. + References No definition available. + Details
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