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Financing Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Aug. 04, 2018 | Jul. 29, 2017 | Aug. 04, 2018 | Jul. 29, 2017
Extinguishment of debt |  |  | $ 344 | $ 247
Extinguishment of debt cost | $ 354 | $ 257 | 354 | 257
Gain (loss) on early retirement of debt | $ (5) | $ 2 | (5) | (1)
7.45% senior debentures due 2017 |  |  |  |
Extinguishment of debt |  |  | $ 0 | $ 300

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