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Basis of Presentation- Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jul. 01, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |
Other assets |  | $ 844 | $ 744
ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs | Restatement Adjustment |  |  |
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |
Other assets |  |  | (13)
Long-term debt, excluding capital lease obligations |  |  | $ 13
Spinoff |  |  |
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of outstanding common stock distributed | 80.50% |  |
Record date for distribution | Jun. 17, 2015 |  |

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