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Inventories - Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Aug. 31, 2012 | Aug. 31, 2011
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Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Percentage of LIFO inventory | 11.00% | 12.00%
LIFO inventory, difference amount had FIFO inventory valuation method been used | $ 566.6 | $ 551.0

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- Definition The percentage of LIFO (last in first out) inventory to total inventory as of the balance sheet date if other than 100 percent. + References No definition available. + Details
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