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Discontinued Operations (Details 4) - TopBuild - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014
Selected financial information of discontinued operations |  |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 6 | $ 19
Capital expenditures | $ 7 | $ 9

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