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Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Fair Value) (Details 5) $ in Millions | Aug. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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8.250% Senior Notes |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Estimated fair value of senior notes | $ 414.0
5.625% Senior Notes |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Estimated fair value of senior notes | 433.6
4.700% Senior Notes |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Estimated fair value of senior notes | 530.6
4.900% Senior Notes |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Estimated fair value of senior notes | $ 316.6

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