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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Proceeds From Financing Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Jul. 31, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2017
Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Proceeds from sale of property | $ 7.9 |
Contract for deed | 29.0 |
Sale lease-back recorded in other liabilities | $ 7.9 |
Financing Liability [Member] |  |
Other Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Financing liability balance |  | $ 7.9

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