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POST EMPLOYMENT PLANS (Schedule of Assumptions Used) (Details) - Post-Employment Benefit Plans | Aug. 31, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022
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Minimum |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Discount rate | 4.60% | 3.50%
Future salary escalation | 3.00% | 3.00%
Percentage of employees assumed to withdraw from Company without a benefit (“turnover”) | 6.70% | 6.70%
Percentage of employees assumed to withdraw from Company with a benefit (“disability”) | 0.50% | 0.50%
Maximum |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Discount rate | 6.40% | 6.40%
Future salary escalation | 5.20% | 4.50%
Percentage of employees assumed to withdraw from Company without a benefit (“turnover”) | 15.00% | 15.00%
Percentage of employees assumed to withdraw from Company with a benefit (“disability”) | 1.50% | 6.60%

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