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Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2011
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax benefits | $ 15.3 | $ 15.0 | $ 14.5
Tax benefit of stock-based compensation | 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.4
Stock-based compensation expenses | 15.3 | 14.2 | 10.5
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation, financing activities | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5
Realized tax benefits | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.4
Shares reserved for future awards under stock-based compensation plans | 11.3 |  |
Stock Options |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Intrinsic value of options exercised | 6.0 | 1.0 | 1.8
Unrecognized compensation cost | 3.6 |  |
Weighted-average period of recognition (years) | 1 year |  |
Nonvested Shares |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair value of shares vesting during period | 6.9 | 11.9 | 13.0
Unrecognized compensation cost | 14.7 |  |
Weighted-average period of recognition (years) | 2 years |  |
Nonvested Shares And Performance-Based Nonvested |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Fair value of shares vesting during period | 0.3 | 0 | 0
Unrecognized compensation cost | $ 7.0 |  |
2003 Long-Term Executive Compensation Plan |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Vesting period (in years), minimum | 3 years |  |
Retirement age | 60 years |  |
Early retirement age | 55 years |  |
Service period (in years) | 5 years |  |
Contractual term | 1 year |  |
Performance period of total shareholder return (years) | 3 years |  |
2008 Deferred Stock Unit Plan [Member] |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Criteria for Settlement of Shares, Months after Directors Seperation | 6 months |  |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Criteria for Settlement of Shares, Days after Directors Death | 90 days |  |
2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Purchase price discount | 90.00% |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date | 15.00% |  |
Discount from market price | 85.00% |  |
Minimum [Member] | 2003 Long-Term Executive Compensation Plan |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Vesting period (in years), minimum | 3 years |  |
Maximum [Member] | 2003 Long-Term Executive Compensation Plan |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Vesting period (in years), minimum | 4 years |  |

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