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Financial Instruments (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 26, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	$ (3)	$ (2)	$ (11)	$ 2
FC-Other [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	$ (3)	$ (2)	$ (11)	$ 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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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
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