CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr. 30, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2015 |
Apr. 30, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2015 |
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| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
| Net income | $ 91 | $ 87 | $ 214 | $ 150 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||
| Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax expense (benefit) of $(4), $(1), $(3) and $2 | (9) | (1) | (6) | 6 |
| Amounts reclassified into earnings related to derivative instruments, net of tax benefit of $(1), $(2), $(1) and $(3) | 0 | (5) | (1) | (8) |
| Foreign currency translation, net of tax expense (benefit) of $8, $(1), $7 and $(7) | 145 | (6) | 89 | (271) |
| Net defined benefit pension cost and post retirement plan costs: | ||||
| Change in actuarial net loss, net of tax expense of $3, $2, $7 and $4 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 10 |
| Change in net prior service benefit, net of tax benefit of $(1), $(1), $(6) and $(3) | (3) | (3) | (11) | (5) |
| Other comprehensive loss | 139 | (9) | 92 | (268) |
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ 230 | $ 78 | $ 306 | $ (118) |