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Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Millions | Feb. 29, 2020 USD ($)
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New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |
Assets Held-for-sale | $ 8.8
Accounting Standards Update 2018-15 [Member] |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |
Capitalized costs | $ 9.5

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