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Note C - Finance Receivables, Net (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012
Financing Receivables [Abstract] |  |  |
Finance Receivables Interest Rate Range Start | 11.00% |  |
Finance Receivable Interest Rate Range End | 19.00% |  |
Finance Receivables Payment Periods Start | 18 months |  |
Finance Receivables Payment Periods End | 36 months |  |
Finance Receivables, Number Of Loan Classes | 1 |  |
Finance Receivables, Number Of Risk Pools | 1 |  |
Net Charge Offs As Percentage of Average Finance Receivables | 25.20% | 24.80% |
Allowance Percentage |  | 21.50% | 22.00%
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Period Increase (Decrease) (in Dollars) |  | $ 1.5 |
Dellinquecies Greater Than 30 Days As Percentage Of Average Finance Receivables | 5.10% | 4.10% |

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