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Business Combinations (Tables) | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 29, 2016
Fiscal 2015 Acquisitions |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Fair Values of Net Assets Acquired | Following are the fair values of net assets acquired as of the closing date (in millions):
Tangible net assets |  | $ | 14 |
Finite-lived intangible assets |  |  | 32 |
Goodwill |  |  | 39 |
Total purchase price |  | $ | 85 |

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