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Finacial Instruments And Fair Value Measurements - Senior Notes Estimated Fair Value Compared to Carrying Amount (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jan. 31, 2014 | Oct. 31, 2013
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Schedule Of Carrying Values And Estimated Fair Values Of Debt Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Carrying amount | $ 1,358.3 | $ 1,217.2
Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Carrying Values And Estimated Fair Values Of Debt Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Estimated fair value | 332.4 | 334.5
Carrying amount | 301.6 | 301.8
Senior Notes Due 2019 [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Carrying Values And Estimated Fair Values Of Debt Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Estimated fair value | 282.6 | 289.9
Carrying amount | 244.5 | 244.4
Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Carrying Values And Estimated Fair Values Of Debt Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Estimated fair value | 321.9 | 317.9
Carrying amount | $ 270.8 | $ 272.9

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