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Financial Instruments (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2015	Jun. 28, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	$ 4	$ (2)
FC-Other [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	$ 4	$ (2)

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings in the period from the increase (decrease) in fair value of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.

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