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Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 26, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Increase Decrease In Stockholders Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			$ 3,891	$ 4,034
Comprehensive income	$ 147	$ 128	222	289
Dividends declared			(85)	(79)
Repurchases of common stock			(299)	(281)
Stock-based compensation			54	42
Shares issued and tax benefits recognizedt pursuant to stock-based compensation arrangements			28	38
Conversion of stock-based compensation awards			0	(14)
Ending Balance	$ 3,811	$ 4,029	$ 3,811	$ 4,029

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