Table:
|  |  | Fiscal Year Ended August 31, |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Trade accounts receivable sold | $6,751 | $5,480 | $2,968 |
| Cash proceeds received | $6,723 | $5,463 | $2,962 |
| Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables (1) | $28 | $17 | $6 |
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Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs
In connection with the trade accounts receivable sale programs, the Company recognized the following (in millions):
(1) Recorded to other expense within the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Question:
What were the trade accounts receivables sold in 2019?
Answer: $6,751