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Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs (Securitization Activity) (Details) - Asset-Backed Securitization Programs - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2017 | Aug. 31, 2016
Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Program [Line Items] |  |  |
Eligible trade accounts receivable sold | $ 8,386.0 | $ 8,878.0 | $ 7,870.0
Cash proceeds received | 7,838.0 | 8,300.0 | 7,336.0
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables | 15.0 | 9.0 | 5.0
Deferred purchase price receivables as of August 31 | 533.0 | 569.0 | 527.0
Cash proceeds from new transfers | $ 0.0 | $ 0.1 | $ 8.4

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