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Fair Value Measurements, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities and Financial Risk - Foreign Currency Exchange Risks (Details) $ in Millions | Nov. 30, 2018 USD ($)
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Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |
Foreign currency contract commitments | $ 10,100
Euro-Denominated Debt |
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |
Debt | 5,900
Sterling-Denominated Debt |
Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Line Items] |
Debt | $ 848

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