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INVENTORIES, NET (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2015 | Aug. 31, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Percentage of total net inventories were valued at LIFO | 51.00% |  | 44.00%
LIFO inventory reserves | $ 119.5 |  | $ 198.8
Raw materials | 61.5 |  | $ 84.3
Effect of LIFO inventory liquidation on income | $ 3.9 | $ 3.5 |

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