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| Statements of Operations for Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block] | The summarized activity in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations for discontinued operations is presented in the following table:  Three Months Ended January 31,(in millions)2013 2012Sales and revenues, net$34 $43    Loss before income taxes$(9) $(14)Income tax benefit— 5Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax$(9) $(9) |

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