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Inventories - Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	May 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage of LIFO inventory	14.00%	11.00%	14.00%
LIFO inventory, difference amount had FIFO inventory valuation method been used	$ 535.8	$ 566.6	$ 530.9

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LIFO Inventory, Difference Amount had FIFO Inventory Valuation Method Been Used

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The percentage of LIFO (last in first out) inventory to total inventory as of the balance sheet date if other than 100 percent.

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