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Financial Instruments (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 02, 2016 | Mar. 28, 2015 | Mar. 29, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | $ (7) | $ 18 | $ 20
FC-Other [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | $ (7) | $ 18 | $ 20

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