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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	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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