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Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Oct. 25, 2019 | Apr. 27, 2019 | Apr. 26, 2019
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Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating lease ROU assets, net of deferred rent and lease restructuring liabilities | $ 143 |  | $ 0
Operating lease liabilities | $ 151 |  |
ASU 2016-02 |  |  |
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Operating lease ROU assets, net of deferred rent and lease restructuring liabilities |  | $ 149 |
Operating lease liabilities |  | 158 |
Cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings |  | $ 6 | $ 6

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