Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Plans with ABO in Excess of Plan Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Apr. 30, 2021 |
Apr. 30, 2020 |
Apr. 30, 2019 |
| Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |
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| Total, Plan Assets |
$ 836
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$ 749
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| Pension Plan [Member] |
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| Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] |
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Accumulated Benefit Obligation |
(155)
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(277)
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| Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Assets In Excess Of Accumulated Benefit Obligation Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation |
(748)
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(613)
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation |
(903)
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(890)
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Plan Assets |
0
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124
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| Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Assets In Excess Of Accumulated Benefit Obligation Aggregate Fair Value Of Plan Assets |
836
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625
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| Total, Plan Assets |
$ 836
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$ 749
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$ 754
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