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Basis of Presentation (Details) (Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |
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Oct. 27, 2012 | Apr. 28, 2012
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member] |  |
Basis of Presentation [Line Items] |  |
Number of independent dealers the entity has significant interests in | 3 |
Maximum loss exposure related to Variable Interest Entities | $ 2.0 | $ 2.3

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