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Inventories - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Feb. 28, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2017
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Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
LIFO inventory, difference amount had FIFO inventory valuation method been used | $ 243.5 | $ 186.2
Percentage of LIFO inventory | 16.00% | 19.00%

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