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Stockholders Equity - Income Tax Benefits Associated with Employee Stock Transactions (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Deferred Income Taxes And Tax Credits [Line Items]
Income tax benefit associated with employee stock transactions	$ 28.2	$ 79.1

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Tax Benefit From Employee Stock Transactions

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