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Details to the consolidated cash flow statements (Details 7) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Statement [line items]
Net cash flows used in investing activities from discontinued operations	$ (127)
Net cash flows used in financing activities from discontinued operations	$ (50)

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- Definition

The cash flows from (used in) the entity's financing activities, related to discontinued operations. [Refer: Discontinued operations [member]; Cash flows from (used in) financing activities]

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The cash flows from (used in) the entity's investing activities, related to discontinued operations. [Refer: Discontinued operations [member]; Cash flows from (used in) investing activities]

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