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Repurchase of Common Stock Accelerated Share Repurchase (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2016 | Jan. 30, 2016
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] |  |
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | $ 45 | $ 120
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value | 101 |
Accelerated Share Repurchase Program, Adjustment | 10 |
Accelerated Share Repurchase Settlement Amount | $ 165 |
Prepaid repurchase of common stock |  | (55)
Accelerated Share Repurchase Price (low end of the range) |  | 150
Accelerated Share Repurchase Price (high end of the range) |  | $ 175
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | 1.7 |

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