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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019
2.875% Convertible senior notes, due 2028 |  |  |
Debt instrument, interest rate | 2.875% |  |
2.25% Convertible senior notes, due 2024 |  |  |
Debt instrument, interest rate | 2.25% |  | 2.25%
2.875% Convertible senior notes, due 2024 |  |  |
Debt instrument, interest rate | 2.875% |  |
Equity Excluding Contingently Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest |  |  |
Cash dividend per share | $ 1.08 | $ 1.06 | $ 1.00

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