v3.7.0.1

Taxes on Earnings (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2017

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of current and long-term deferred tax assets and liabilities

Deferred tax assets and liabilities included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:

	As of
	April 30, 2017				October 31, 2016
	In millions
Deferred tax assets - long-term	$	3,491			$	3,830
Deferred tax liabilities - long-term	(83		)		(98		)
Deferred tax assets net of deferred tax liabilities	$	3,408			$	3,732

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