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Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Independent Contractor California [Member]
Loss Contingency [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement Amount	$ 228
Multidistrict Independent Contractor Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingency [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement Amount	$ 204

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